The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two men in connection with an alleged attempted m8rder of a woman in Akure, the state capital.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Jimoh Kazeem, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday, January 7, 2025 said the suspects were arrested following a distress call by a woman, identified as Fasuru, who resides in the Oke-Ijebu area of Akure.
It was gathered that operatives attached to the Ijapo Divisional Police Headquarters responded swiftly to the report and moved to the location, where they allegedly found two men attacking the woman.
Further investigation revealed that the suspects, identified as Sodiq and Emmanuel, allegedly assaulted the victim until she became unconscious.
The police intervened, rescued the woman and immediately conveyed her to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment.
The suspects were taken into police custody for interrogation, while the matter has been handed over to the Command Monitoring Unit for detailed investigation and prosecution.
Meanwhile, the Ondo State Police Commissioner, Adebowale Lawal, cautioned residents against involvement in violent acts, warning that such offences carry serious consequences.
He assured the public of the command’s preparedness to promptly address complaints and reiterated its commitment to ensuring justice.
The police boss further called on residents of the state to remain law-abiding and assist the police with timely and credible information to enhance crime prevention and safeguard lives and property across the state.
