Categories: Crimes

Ondo police arrest 13 suspects over APC ward congress attack

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects linked to the All Progressive Congress (APC) ward congress attack which claimed two lives on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The attack occurred at Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, in a statement issued on Saturday, said the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation ordered by the state Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal.

Jimoh stated: “The attack resulted in the tragic loss of two lives, injuries to three persons, and the destruction of property.

“This prompted the CP to immediately direct an intensive intelligence-driven manhunt to track down all individuals connected to the violence.

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“Acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, operatives of the Idanre Police Division  executed coordinated operations at strategic locations, culminating in the arrest of the suspects.

“The suspects, all men are: Adewusi, 38; Dele, 28; Akinkurole, 38; Victor, 30; Abbas, 30; Michael, 35; Jolojolo, 36; Ifedayo, 38; Olamilekan, 25; Emmanuel, 25; Sunday, 49; Michael, 55; and Monday, 25;.

“The suspects are currently in police custody and have made useful statements which is aiding ongoing investigations.

“The command is diligently working to unravel the full circumstances surrounding the attack, identify any additional collaborators, and determine the specific roles played by each suspect.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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