Kwara Police Arrest Joseph Adeoye for Illegal Firearm Deal
The Kwara State Police Command arrested a physically challenged man, Joseph Adeoye, aged 52, and another suspect, Issa Fatai, aged 35, for alleged illegal possession and attempted purchase of a locally made pistol. The arrests occurred during a surveillance operation at a drinking spot near Ojatuntun Market.
Police Commissioner Adekimi Ojo reported that Adeoye was intercepted with the firearm, and further investigations led to Fatai's arrest as the intended buyer. Both suspects reportedly admitted their involvement during interrogation, and they remain in police custody pending further investigation.
This operation is part of the command's intensified efforts to combat illegal firearms possession and other violent crimes in Kwara State.
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