Ondo police arrest notorious gunrunner

Ondo police arrest notorious gunrunner

Ondo Police Arrest Notorious Gunrunner Supplying Arms To Criminals In Osun, Kogi, Edo And Kwara

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a notorious gunrunner who has been supplying arms to criminal gangs operating in Osun, Kogi, Edo, and Kwara states. The suspect, who had been on the police radar for months, was tracked down after a coordinated intelligence-led operation.

According to security sources, the gunrunner played a central role in distributing weapons to armed robbers, kidnappers, and cultists across the region. His arrest is being described as a significant breakthrough in efforts to curb the growing menace of violent crime fueled by illegal arms circulation.

Police operatives revealed that several firearms and rounds of live ammunition were recovered during the operation. The weapons are believed to be part of the supply used in recent violent attacks in the affected states. The suspect is currently in custody and is said to be cooperating with investigators, as authorities intensify efforts to uncover the full network behind the arms trade.

Ondo State Commissioner of Police assured the public that the arrest would weaken the operations of criminal groups relying on illegal arms. He further appealed to communities to remain alert and provide timely information to security agencies to help dismantle organized crime rings.

The arrest has sparked optimism among residents of the affected states, many of whom have suffered the devastating effects of kidnappings and armed robberies in recent months. Security agencies are confident that this breakthrough will reduce the circulation of illegal weapons and restore public safety across the region.