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Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command, on Monday, foiled a planned robbery and murder in Ilorin, the state capital.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi in Ilorin on Thursday, revealed that the suspect involved in the act was arrested by police operatives in a swift and well coordinated operation.
The spokesperson said one Abdulwahab Ahmad, allegedly contracted Adekoya Opeyemi (aka Justice) to kill Abdulazeez Ishaq of Gerewu area in Ilorin and stole his Honda Accord 2013 model car.
The statement read in part;
“On 10th November 2025, one Abdulazeez Ishaq of Gerewu, Ilorin, reported that Adekoya Opeyemi (a.k.a. Justice) confessed he was contracted by one Abdulwahab Ahmad to kill him and steal his Honda Accord (2013 model).
“Acting on Abdulwahab’s instruction, Adekoya was directed to tie the victim, lock him in the boot of his car, and drive to the Unity area in Ilorin, where Abdulwahab planned to take possession and proceed to Ibadan with the victim in the vehicle.
“In a tactically coordinated operation, operatives of the command advised the complainant to play along while surveillance was mounted.
“The suspect was swiftly arrested at the agreed location as he attempted to take possession of the car, thereby foiling the planned robbery and murder.”
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, commended the operatives for their professionalism and urged members of the public to remain vigilant, share credible information promptly, and continue to support the police command.
He also lauded the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for his visionary leadership and sustained operational drive which continue to inspire tactical efficiency and notable successes across police commands nationwide.
