Police arrest Fulani herdsman with AK-47 rifle in Ogun

By Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta

Operatives of Ogun state police command said they have on Tuesday apprehended a herdsman who simply identified himself as Mohammed, with allegedly one AK-47 riffle.

According to statement from the Spokesman of the state police command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the arms-bearing herdsman was arrested following information received by the DPO, Imeko Divisional headquarters, that two young Fulani boys were sighted at CAC Oha forest, Iwoye Ketu in Imeko Afon local government area with AK-47 rifle.

Upon the information, the DPO was said to have quickly mobilized his men, other stakeholders like the hunters, Vigilante men, So-Safe Corps and stormed the said forest.

The stated further that after hours of search in the forest, one Mohammed was seen hiding in the bush with one AK-47 riffle and was promptly arrested.

The police said the young Fulani boy is strongly suspected to be member of kidnap syndicates who have been terrorizing the area for quite some time now.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Edward Awolowo Ajogun, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to state criminal investigation and intelligence department for discreet investigation.

He also directed that the entire forest be properly combed with the view to apprehend other members of his gang.