*13 suspects arrested
By Hammed Shittu in Ilorin
Security operatives have rescued the abducted wife of the Olukoro of Koro, Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole, who was murdered in his palace in Ekiti local government area of the state last Thursday by kidnappers in Koro community.
The police also said that the little girl who was kidnapped during the attack had been rescued.
Already, a businessman and 12 other suspects have been arrested by the police.
THISDAY checks revealed that, the rescue operation was achieved by the joint efforts of the operatives of DSS, Military, Vigilante and hunters who combed the forests in the area.
A statement issued in Ilorin on Tuesday signed by the State Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Ejire Adetoun Adeyemi stated that, “We wish to update the good people of Kwara on the case of assassination of the Olukoro of Koro Kingdom. Late Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole, who was gruesomely murdered in his palace on 1st February, 2024.
“In the course of investigation, the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun approved the deployment of a police chopper for aerial surveillance.
“This is to help comb the forest/boundary between Kwara and Ekiti state”
The statement added, “A joint operation comprising the Police, Military, D.S.S, Vigilante/Hunters who tirelessly combed the forest yielded positive results.
“This operation led to the successful rescue of the wife to the late monarch and one other at about 22:3Ohours of 05/02/24.
“The rescued kidnap victims have been re-united with their families, hale and hearty”.
The statement further said that, “The operation also led to the arrest of 13 male suspects who are presently in custody.
“These suspects are undergoing vigorous interrogation with a view towards aiding the arrest of members of the gang at large”.
Meanwhile the state commissioner of Police, Mr. Victor Olaiya remains resolute in his stand that the perpetrators of this dastardly act will face the full wrath of the law.
He further urged the public to be calm and security conscious as they go about their daily activities without fear or anxiety.
