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Ondo Police dismiss claims of bandits’ arrest at Akure Airport, confirm two kidnap logistics suspects nabbed elsewhere.
The Ondo State Police Command has refuted reports claiming that bandits were apprehended at the Akure Airport, describing the information as false and misleading.
The clarification followed an earlier announcement by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) that four suspected bandits were arrested within the vicinity of the airport, which sparked fear among residents and travellers.
However, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abayomi Jimoh, stated that no such incident occurred at the airport and that there was no security breach at the facility.
Two Suspects Arrested in Eleyewo, Not Airport
The Command explained that it had received credible intelligence about the activities of suspected kidnappers around the Eleyewo axis of Akure, prompting a swift operation that led to the arrest of two suspects.
The police added that the suspects had made useful confessional statements, which are aiding ongoing investigations and efforts to apprehend other members of the criminal network.
Public Urged to Disregard False Reports
The Command urged the public to disregard inaccurate reports suggesting that bandits were arrested at the airport, warning that such claims were capable of causing unnecessary panic.
It also reassured residents that security around critical infrastructure, including the Akure Airport, remains intact and uncompromised.
