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Police arrest 16 for bunkering, defilement, vandalism in Ogun

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Ogun State Police Command arrested 16 suspects for various crimes including illegal petroleum dealings, vandalism, and defilement.
  • The arrests were part of 'Operation Kosaye,' resulting from intelligence-led operations and tactical raids across the state.
  • Recovered items include vehicles, stolen motorcycle, petroleum products, and other exhibits, with investigations ongoing to apprehend syndicate members.

The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended 16 individuals in a significant crackdown on criminal activities, including illegal petroleum product dealings, vandalism, and defilement. Dubbed 'Operation Kosaye,' the offensive is a renewed effort to combat crime and safeguard national infrastructure.

On July 21, 2026, at about 2030hrs, detectives attached to the Agbado Division arrested Saliu Akinwande, 50, over allegations of defiling an 11-year-old girl.

— DSP Oluseyi BabaseyiDisclosing details of the arrests made during the police operations.

The arrests are the result of meticulous intelligence gathering, swift responses to distress calls, and coordinated raids conducted throughout the state. Police spokesperson DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi stated that these operations underscore the command's commitment to crime reduction and the protection of vital national assets. Recovered during these operations were two vehicles, a stolen motorcycle, substantial quantities of suspected Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and diesel, a pumping machine, and a generator.

Among the notable arrests was that of an 11-year-old girl's alleged defiler, a 50-year-old man named Saliu Akinwande, who was apprehended by detectives from the Agbado Division. The victim was promptly taken for medical examination and treatment. In a separate operation, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit arrested Kabiru Afolabi, 51, for alleged involvement in diesel bunkering activities in Abule-Iroko, Sango. Investigations are underway to identify and apprehend other members of this syndicate.

Recovered during the operation were four drums of suspected Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), 13 25-litre jerry cans containing suspected diesel, one pumping machine and one generator allegedly used in the illegal operation.

— DSP Oluseyi BabaseyiDetailing items seized from a suspected diesel bunkering syndicate.

Further operations by the Ota Division led to the arrest of two suspects, Nnabike Uzolo and Chino Mgbenya, for vandalizing a telecommunications mast cable. The command reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards vandalism, warning that offenders would face severe legal consequences. Detectives from the Idanyin Division also arrested two individuals, Hammed Olanrewaju and Emmanuel Victor, for burglary, recovering some of the stolen property.

Following a thorough investigation, the suspects were charged in court for the alleged offence.

— DSP Oluseyi BabaseyiReferring to the suspects arrested for vandalizing a telecommunications mast cable.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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