A swift response by the Kwara State Police Command has
helped restore normalcy to Omu-Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun Local
Government Area, following a spate of violent incidents involving irate youths
and suspected criminals.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public
Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, and made available to newsmen on
Monday, the disturbances began on Saturday, May 25, 2025, when operatives of
the Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS) acting on credible intelligence arrested a
known drug dealer and suspected arms trafficker, one Azeez, also known as
“A-Z”.
While transporting the suspect to the station, a group
of angry youths reportedly ambushed the operatives, forcibly freeing the
suspect. In line with established safety protocols, the officers withdrew
tactically and returned to base for re-evaluation.
Shortly after the initial attack, the same group
allegedly mobilized and attempted to invade the police station in Omu-Aran at
around 4:30 p.m., but were successfully repelled by officers on duty. The
unrest continued as the hoodlums regrouped and stormed the palace of the Olomu
of Omu-Aran, where they set ablaze a motorcycle belonging to the monarch’s
police orderly.
In a related development, another group believed to be
part of the same mob reportedly attacked the Olomu Aperan Microfinance Bank on
Sunday, May 26, at about 2:00 p.m. Armed with stones and dangerous weapons, the
attackers vandalized the bank’s CCTV cameras, damaged its signboard, and
severely wrecked three vehicles parked in the premises.
Police reinforcements were promptly deployed to the
scene, leading to the dispersal of the hoodlums. The bank’s staff were safely
evacuated and escorted to the police station, and five suspects were arrested
in connection with the attack.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, has since
ordered intensified patrols and surveillance operations in the area to prevent
further breakdown of law and order.
While assuring residents of their safety, the Command
appealed for public calm and cooperation. Citizens were urged to refrain from
spreading false information and instead support ongoing efforts to bring the
perpetrators to justice.
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