She stated that the suspect confessed that the gang had just concluded a robbery in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, and planned to regroup at the hotel in Mushin.
NPF spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin said other members of his criminal gang are already facing trial in the Benin Republic.
The governor urged the judiciary to ensure that justice was never delayed, denied, or compromised.
Mr Soneye explained that the governor would continue to bring dividends of democracy to the state.
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The governor thanked tourists and visitors for the unprecedented turnout recorded after the reopening of the complex.
He urged the programme managers to ensure that the laudable step by government was not thwarted by unscrupulous elements.
Mr Otunla listed the seized items as 4,424 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 105 bags of cannabis sativa and 105 units of used tyres.
The magistrate adjourned the case until August 25, for further hearing.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the changes preferred against him.
