KWARA STATE POLICE COMMAND ‎PRESS RELEASE ‎ Police act fast to control Omu-Aran turmoil, restore stability

…five suspects have been arrested

‎The Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform the public of a series of coordinated security breaches which occurred on 25th of May 2025 in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of the State.

At about 1600hrs, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS), acting on credible intelligence regarding an illicit arms and drug-related activity, successfully effected the arrest of one Azeez ‘M’ a.k.a A-Z, a notorious drug dealer and suspected arms trafficker.
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‎However, while conveying the suspect to the station, a mob of irate youths forcefully intercepted the operatives and aided the suspect’s escape.

In line with withdrawal protocols, the officers disengaged tactically and returned to base for a threat re-evaluation.
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‎Soon-after at 1630hrs, the same group mobilized and advanced towards the police station, attempting to breach its perimeter fence. They were swiftly and professionally repelled.

The hoodlums later regrouped and proceeded to the Olomu’s Palace, where they set ablaze a motorcycle belonging to the Kabiyesi’s police orderly.
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‎In another related incident at about 14:00 hours of today 26th May, 2025; a faction of the same irate youths attacked the Olomu Aperan Microfinance Bank.

They were armed with stones and other dangerous weapons, vandalizing the bank’s CCTV camera, signboard, and three vehicles parked in the bank’s premises were damaged extensively. Upon the arrival of police reinforcements, they fled the scene of the incident.

The Bank staff were safely escorted to the station, as five suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack.
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‎The Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo psc mnips, has further ordered intensified patrols and surveillance to forestall a recurrence. While investigations are ongoing, the public is urged to remain calm, cooperate with law enforcement, and desist from spreading unverified or false information.

The Kwara State Police Command remains resolute in its commitment to maintaining peace, enforcing the law, and safeguarding lives and property.

‎Signed:
‎SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi anipr
‎Police Public Relations Officer,
‎For: The Commissioner of Police,
‎Kwara State Command.
‎Monday 26th, May 2025.