An ex-convict recently released from prison over a
burglary conviction has been arrested again for allegedly breaking into several
shops along Agbaluku-Arigidi Road in Akoko North West Local Government Area of
Ondo State.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended by soldiers
stationed at Semusemu Junction in Ikare-Akoko around midnight while patrolling
the Agbaluku–Arigidi Road area.
According to a source cited by the Hope Newspaper, the
suspect allegedly broke into seven shops in the area and stole goods
valued at approximately ?1 million.
Soldiers conducting routine night surveillance
intercepted the suspect and took him into custody before questioning him.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed
to the crime and admitted that he had previously been jailed twice for
burglary-related offences.
Following the preliminary investigation, the soldiers
handed the suspect over to the Ikare Area Command of the Police for further
investigation and potential prosecution.
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