A self acclaimed thug of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Osun State, Owoeye Olabode on Friday appreciated the Stste Police command for arresting him after two years of being declared wanted.
He also revealed that he has never killed anyone, but drove the killer of one Segun to the crime scene, before he was declared wanted two years ago.
Speaking while he was being paraded by the Osun State police command in Osogbo, Owoeye agreed to participating in the inter cult killings in Ilesa between 'Eiye and Aiye' where several people were killed.
Fielding questions from journalists, Bode appreciated the police for arresting him, saying his arrest has shown that the law will always catch with every sinner
"I want to appreciate the Osun State Police Command, the Anti-Kidnapping Squad for doing their work efficiently well to arrest me. My arrest will teach my counterparts lessons that government can arrest anybody.
"I applaud their commander, Moses for a job well done including the Investigating Police Officer on my case, Mr Ipoola. I regreted my actions".
He also admitted that he owned a pump action gun illegally with which he guard some miners before venturing into politics under the tutelage of one Solomon, popularly called 'Solo Iwara'.
"This is a great lesson for others. I am the son of some PDP bigwigs that we worked for, they would have secured my release from police", he added.
Meanwhile, the police spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola said other suspects were arrested with Bode Itapa and a pump action gun was recovered from him along with other charms.
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