By John Joseph
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In a shocking turn of events, John Agbontean, a 32-year-old ex-convict, has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command for alleged robbery. This arrest comes just two days after Agbontean was released from jail, where he had served a sentence for another crime.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Joel Yamu, Agbontean was arrested in connection with a robbery incident at the Restoration Gospel Ministry, located at No. 11 Oviasuyi Street, off Ogiemwenke in Benin City. The suspect was caught with a cut-to-size gun while attempting to rob the church.
Upon interrogation, Agbontean confessed to being an ex-convict who had gained his freedom from Oko Prison in Benin City on December 19, 2024. He revealed that he and his accomplice, one Ola (whose surname is unknown and is currently at large), had conspired to rob the church of the proceeds from its end-of-year harvest thanksgiving. Agbontean was arrested during the robbery, while his accomplice narrowly escaped.
This incident raises concerns about the rehabilitation and reintegration of ex-convicts into society. It highlights the need for effective rehabilitation programs and support systems to help ex-convicts transition back into their communities and lead law-abiding lives.
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