Gbenga Kikiowo, who said he robbed in Ghana and Nigeria, has explained why he took to crime to be famous, adding that his father, a former soldier, political thug and farmer, was rich.
He was arrested with his gang in Akure where they were planning an operation.
Speaking at the state police command where he was paraded alongside other robbers, Kikiowo said his crime story started from age seven in Igbara-Oke in Ose Local Government Area.
Kikiowo who said he went to jail three times.
He said, “I was born into a rich family. I started stealing from my parents. Then I went to Ghana. From there I brought my squad to Nigeria and we were arrested during an operation in 2015 and I was remanded in the Olokuta prison.
“I have never achieved any good thing but sorrow. I wanted to become international armed robber like Mufu Olosha Oko and Oyenusi because I wanted my name to be popular.
“In Nigeria we went for the first, second operations and the third one I was arrested and landed in prison. I urge government to tamper justice with mercy and help me.”
Salami said Kikiowo and other paraded suspects would soon be charged to court, police said.