The police command in Ondo says a coordinated inter-agency raid on Sunday led to the arrest of 99 suspects involved in various criminal activities across the state.

Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this on Monday in Akure.

Mr Jimoh said the joint effort involved the Police Command in Ondo State, the 32 Brigade Artillery of the Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

“Other security agencies are the State Security Service (SSS) and the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps. The intelligence-led operation targeted identified criminal hideouts, black spots, and flashpoints across several parts of the state known for criminal activities.

“The coordinated operation resulted in the arrest of 99 suspects linked to offences such as armed robbery, burglary, theft, cultism, and other related crimes. During the operation, several items suspected to have been used for criminal activities, as well as suspected stolen properties and other incriminating exhibits, were recovered from the suspects.

“The arrested individuals are currently undergoing screening and profiling, while those found culpable will be charged in court accordingly,” he said.

The spokesperson said the police commissioner, Adebowale Lawal, commended the professionalism, synergy, and commitment displayed by all participating security agencies during the operation.

According to Mr Jimoh, the police chief noted that such collaboration remains crucial in the fight against crime and criminality within the state.

He called on the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely, credible, and actionable information.

(NAN)