Inspector-General of Police (IGP) may have arrived in Osun State to fish out members of the armed gang that attacked three commercial banks and killed four policemen on Tuesday in Iwo.
A source, who spoke in confidence, said some policemen on a special mission from the Force Headquarters in Abuja were in the state.
Also, police authorities in Osun State yesterday said it had not arrested any suspect in connection with Iwo bank robbery.
In a phone chat, police spokesman Folasade Odoro said investigation and the search for the bandits had begun.
But she said besides a member of the gang, who was shot dead by the police during the robbery, three vehicles and some weapons suspected to belong to the hoodlums were recovered from the scene of robbery.
The state government and the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, have commiserated with the police command and families of the slain policemen.
In a statement by Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s media aide, Semiu Okanlawon, the government said: “We empathise with those who were caught and injured in the crossfires. We assure our people that the criminals will not escape justice. Recent history of our state confirms that no criminal violates our peace and goes away with it. We are confident that security men are on the trail of these misguided elements and, in due course, they will be brought to justice.”
The Oluwo assured residents of the commitment of security agencies to the security of life and property.
In a statement by his Press Secretary, Mr. Alli Ibraheem, the monarch said there was urgent need to collaborate with government at all levels to secure “our community”.
He urged the police to establish a networking system with vigilantes to protect the lives and property of the people.
Oba Akanbi said: “I will work with the state government to review the security details of Iwo land. Recent happenings are disheartening. We will curb the robbery cases. Efforts are in top gear to resist any subsequent attacks.
“I just procured a surveillance vehicle for civic security guard to complement government’s efforts. My council is ready to do more to secure my people.”
