The Assistant Inspector General of Police, zone 2, comprising Lagos and Ogun states, Chris Ola, has assured bankers in Ogun State of their safety, despite the resurgence of armed robbery in some parts of the state.
Ola, who said this on Monday, while meeting members of the state Bankers’ Forum in Abeokuta, said the force had deployed more men and security gadgets that would further ensure their optimal performance.
The police boss stated that the state government in its bid to combat armed robbery cases in the state had procured five Armoured Personnel Carrier (APCs), as well as more than 100 operational vehicles for patrol.
Ola added that the police had decided to expand its dragnet to some remote areas in the state where some banks were operating.
It will be recalled that armed robbers, had last week, raided some banks in the state, which had created palpable fear in the minds of the bankers.
He said the police had started restrategising to ensure the safety of their operations.
Meanwhile, no fewer than 11 suspects were paraded by the state Police over allegations of armed robbery and car-snatching, among others.
The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Muyiwa Adejobi, said the suspects were arrested in various parts of the state.
He said among the suspects were a six-man gang that specialised in snatching across the state through a lady syndicate.
“The gang has been doing this for a while now, terrorising innocent citizens and dispossessing them of their belongings, we fought tooth and nail before these criminals were eventually arrested, “he said.
He attributed the arrest of the suspects to combined efforts of the Police and various communities in Ogun, saying that “ we look forward to more smooth relationships with members of the public.
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