The Ogun state police command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Olayemi Shedrack, allegedly responsible for the rape of some female students of the state-owned Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, after robbing them of valuables.
Naija News reports that the police public relations officer of the command, Omolola Odutola, in a statement issued on Monday, disclosed that Shedrack, who has been on its wanted list, was apprehended in Ijagun through useful information from members of the public while trying to blend with the crowd.
She said a preliminary investigation had been launched, and the suspect transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation and prosecution.
The statement read, “Acting on a tip-off, Olayemi Olawale Shedrack, aged 33, was spotted in Ijagun attempting to blend in with the crowd, but his true identity was verified through intelligence sources. The police were promptly informed and he was promptly arrested ” she said.
“Olayemi Olawale Shedrack has been on police trail for his involvement in armed robbery and sexual assault, he was identified as the main suspect in a reported incident of armed robbery and rape that took place on July 21, 2024,”
“During this crime, he and his accomplices unlawfully entered the female Royal villa accommodation area at Tai University of Education in Ijagun. They stole valuable educational items such as laptops, iPhones, sports watches, and cash from female students, and also committed sexual assault before fleeing the scene.
“The public can be assured that the suspect will soon be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation and prosecution.
“The commissioner of Police, Alamutu Abiodun is aware of the arrest and has ordered the apprehension of Shedrack’s accomplices, he also appeals to the residents of Ijagun to provide credible information to help the police arrest other fleeing criminals”
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