The Ogun State Police Command has announced the arrest of Shedrack Olawale Olayemi, who had been on their wanted list for armed robbery and the alleged rape of female students from Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, in July.
Olayemi was apprehended by officers from the Igbeba Division, Ijebu-Ode, on Monday.
According to the state police spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, the arrest was made after an intelligence report revealed that the 33-year-old suspect was spotted in the university area attempting to conceal his identity.
Olayemi had been actively evading capture since July 21, 2024, when he and his accomplices allegedly broke into the Royal Villa, a female student accommodation, and robbed the students of valuable items such as laptops, iPhones, sports watches, and cash.
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During the robbery, he also allegedly raped one of the female students.
In a statement, the police said, “The divisional police officer of Igbeba Division has arrested a notorious suspect wanted for armed robbery. Following a tip-off, Shedrack Olawale Olayemi, aged 33, was spotted in Ijagun attempting to blend in with other citizens. His identity was confirmed through intelligence, and he was swiftly apprehended.”
The police have begun a preliminary investigation, and Olayemi is currently being interrogated at the Igbeba police station.
He will soon be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha, has ordered the arrest of Olayemi’s accomplices and urged members of the Ijagun community to provide credible information to help track down the remaining members of the criminal gang.
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