Ogun couple caught with three stolen children

The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a couple, Mathew Ugochukwu and Oluwarankami Kehinde, in connection with child stealing in the Mowe area. The arrest followed a swift response to a complaint lodged by a resident whose four-month-old baby was abducted under the guise of offering assistance.

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Upon receipt of the report, detectives of the division were immediately mobilised. Motor parks and strategic locations within the area were placed under surveillance while intelligence-led operations were intensified.

Operatives from the Mowe Division, upon receiving the report, initiated surveillance and intensified intelligence-led operations. Their efforts culminated in tracking the suspects to a hideout where the stolen baby was rescued along with two other children found in their possession. This successful operation highlights the command's commitment to combating child abduction and trafficking.

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Acting on credible intelligence, detectives tracked the suspects to their hideout in the Kekere Ekun area of Mowe on 18/05/2026 at about 7:55 p.m., where the stolen child was rescued alongside two other children found in their possession.

Preliminary investigations have revealed a disturbing pattern, with one of the rescued children reportedly missing since 2024 and abducted using a similar deceptive tactic. The police have successfully reunited two of the rescued children with their parents, who positively identified them. The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for comprehensive further investigation.

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The biological parents of two of the rescued children have been contacted and have positively identified their wards.

Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni commended the officers for their professionalism and reaffirmed the command's unwavering dedication to eradicating child trafficking and other violent crimes within Ogun State. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities, reinforcing the importance of community cooperation in maintaining security.

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According to the statement, the commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to fighting child trafficking, abduction, and other violent crimes in the state.