The Kwara State Police Command yesterday warned trouble makers and thugs to surrender their arms and ammunitions to avoid arrest and prosecution, saying no one caught with arms or dangerous weapons would escape the law.

It would be recalled that the combined team of security agencies in the state had launched an operation to rid the state of thugs and hooligans after the recent attack by hoodlums . Over 200 suspects were arrested in the operation which is still in progress.

Daily Trust learnt that the operation has continued despite the arrests made in an effort to nab the ring leader of last month's attack on some operatives of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Speaking on a live radio interview monitored by Daily Trust correspondent in Ilorin, the police spokesman flayed criticisms trailing the operation to rid the state of criminals.

Members of the public have accused the security agencies of arresting innocent people.

However, the PPRO denied the allegations, saying those found innocent were being released after thorough screening. According to him, members of the public should be patient and allow the police to carry out their assignment.

He said the joint operation had succeeded in restoring normalcy to the areas and other parts of Ilorin which usually complained of activities of hoodlums.