The Ondo State Police Command has refuted reports purporting that some bandits were apprehended at the Akure Airport.
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria had, on Sunday, announced that four suspected bandits were apprehended within the vicinity of the airport.
Reports on social media also alleged that the bandits were arrested at the airport, triggering fear.
But the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, described the report as misleading.
According to the PPRO, no such incident occurred at the Akure Airport, stressing that there was no security breach of any kind at the facility.
The Command, however, said it “received credible intelligence from a concerned citizen regarding the activities of suspected kidnappers around the Eleyewo axis of Akure. Acting swiftly on the tip-off, operatives of the Command launched a targeted operation in the area, which led to the arrest of two suspects.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects are Kidnap Logistics Suppliers aiding kidnap activities within the state. They have since made useful confessional statements that are currently aiding ongoing investigations and efforts to apprehend other members of the criminal network.
“The Ondo State Police Command, therefore, urges members of the public to disregard the inaccurate reports suggesting that bandits were arrested at the Akure Airport, as such claims are false, misleading, and capable of causing unnecessary panic.
“The Command further reassures residents that security around critical infrastructure, including the airport, remains intact and uncompromised. Members of the public are encouraged to continue with their lawful activities without fear and to always provide timely and credible information to security agencies”.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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