The prime suspect in the assassination of the winner of the 2007 edition of the Gulder Ultimate Search, Hector Jobateh, has been arrested by the Federal Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) of the Lagos state police command.
Ismaila Adeyemi, 49, who traced and shot dead Hector Jobarteh at his residence at New Oko-Oba in Agege area of Lagos State, was arrested at Gas line, Ominiyi in Ijoko area of Ogun state.
The commander of FSARS, CSP Muhammed Sanusi, on the instruction of the Lagos State police Commissioner, Imohimi Edgal, led the operation.
A statement issued in Lagos by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, noted that the kingpin was arrested after weeks of manhunt.
“The Lagos state police command, after weeks of intensive manhunt, wishes to announce to the general public the arrest of one Ismaila Adeyemi, aged 49years, the suspected mastermind and killer of Hector Jobateh, winner of the 2007 Gulder Ultimate search who was traced and shot dead at his residence at New Oko-Oba in Agege area of Lagos State.
“The suspect who was arrested at Gas line, Ominiyi in Ijoko area of Ogun state, confessed to the crime and other numerous crimes, while other members of his gang have been arrested. The suspects would be charged to court after investigation is concluded.
“The command wishes to reinstate its commitment in partnership with members of the public and urge them to always come forward with useful information that would assist the police in discharging their duties, the statement said.”
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