The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has arrested 13 suspects in connection with the killing of two members of the All Progressives Congress during a ward congress in Idanre.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 18, at Idanre in Idanre Local Government Area. The attack left two people dead, three others injured, and properties vandalised.

In a statement issued on Saturday in Akure, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the arrests followed a coordinated intelligence-led operation ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal.

He explained that the Commissioner immediately directed a thorough manhunt after the violence, instructing officers to track down everyone involved.

“Acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, operatives of the Idanre Division carried out operations at strategic locations, leading to the arrest of 13 male suspects,” Jimoh said.

The suspects were identified as 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.

According to the police, the suspects are currently in custody and have made statements to aid ongoing investigations. The command is working to establish the full details of the incident and determine the specific roles played by each suspect.

The spokesperson added that the Commissioner reaffirmed the command’s resolve to ensure that all those responsible are brought to justice.

He also conveyed the Commissioner’s appreciation to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for his continued support and guidance.

The police urged residents of Idanre and Ondo State to remain calm and law abiding, and to cooperate with security agencies by providing useful information to support investigations.

(NAN)