Police Detain Osun SSG After Raid on Residence, Recover ₦4.8 Million Cash and Voter Register
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the detention of the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye , and five others following a raid on his residence in Osogbo. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, was based on what police described as credible intelligence targeting a suspected gang leader, Abiodun Arowomole , popularly known as Ashipa , who is wanted in connection with alleged murder and other criminal offences. According to the police, Arowomole was found at the residence located in the Oroki Estate area of Osogbo, prompting the arrest of everyone present. During the operation, officers recovered ₦4,810,500 in cash , two Permanent Voter Cards, a voter register covering Wards 1 to 15, a Dynabook laptop, a photocopy machine and a printer. Police said the recovered items have been taken into custody for forensic examination as investigations continue into possible electoral offences, criminal conspiracy and the alleged harbouring of a wanted suspect. ...