Nigeria Police Force Arrests Gang of Two Females for Murder and Robbery

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has made significant arrests, including a gang of two females, Joseph Joy Adama and Vandora Davies Oreoluwa Favour, for their involvement in the robbery and murder of a prominent Kwara socialite, Adeniyi Ojo. The suspects, both students of Kwara State Polytechnic, were apprehended in Mowe Ibafo, Ogun State, after a meticulous investigation. The case highlights the NPF's efforts to combat crime and bring perpetrators to justice.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) arrested two female suspects, Joseph Joy Adama and Vandora Davies Oreoluwa Favour, for their involvement in the robbery and murder of Adeniyi Ojo, a prominent Kwara socialite.
  • The suspects, both students of Kwara State Polytechnic, were arrested in Mowe Ibafo, Ogun State, after a meticulous investigation.
  • The police recovered 54 exhibits, including firearms, ammunition, and cash sums of fake currencies totaling 970,000 US Dollars.
  • The NPF also made notable arrests, including those of suspected kidnappers involved in a Swiss national's abduction.
  • The five principal suspects were connected to the kidnapping of a Swiss national named Diego Tanner, who was abducted on May 30, 2023, and released after a ransom payment of 2000 euros.
  • The police recovered critical evidence, including one assault rifle, two locally fabricated single-barrel long guns, and an empty magazine.

Statistics:

  • 54 suspects were arrested by the gallant operatives of DFI-IRT and DFI-STS.
  • 92 firearms were recovered by the police.
  • 760 live ammunition were recovered.
  • 14 exhibit vehicles were recovered.
  • One forged document was recovered.
  • 120 magazines were recovered.
  • Two IEDs were recovered.
  • One suicide belt was recovered.
  • Cash sums of fake currencies totaling 970,000 US Dollars were recovered and marked as exhibits.

Sources:

  • ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO, Nigeria Police Force
  • Nigeria Police Force official statement, October 6, 2023
  • Nigeria Police Force official statement, May 30, 2023