Police arrest seven robbery suspects, recover firearm in Ogun
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- Ogun State Police have arrested seven suspects in connection with armed robbery, housebreaking, and theft across the state.
- The arrests were made during coordinated intelligence-driven operations in Sango-Ota, Owode-Egba, and Agbado Divisions.
- Recovered items include a locally fabricated pistol, an expended cartridge, and stolen electrical appliances, with investigations ongoing to apprehend other gang members.
The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended seven individuals suspected of involvement in armed robbery, housebreaking, and theft in various operations across the state. The arrests were the result of coordinated, intelligence-led actions by police operatives in the Sango-Ota, Owode-Egba, and Agbado Divisions.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abeokuta.
In the Sango-Ota Division, three suspects, Pelumi Akintonde, 21; Mojeed Sanusi, 28; and Mubarak Lateef, 17, were arrested following an alleged armed robbery incident in the Alasia community. During the operation, police recovered a locally fabricated pistol and an expended cartridge. Authorities are actively pursuing other members of the gang believed to be at large.
The Owode-Egba Division arrested Damilare Makanjuola, 22, in connection with a housebreaking and theft incident in Ofada. Preliminary investigations suggest Makanjuola may be linked to other burglary cases within Sun City Estate, where electrical appliances and cash were reportedly stolen.
According to him, the suspects allegedly participated in an attack on a resident during which valuables were forcefully taken.
Additionally, two other suspects, Tijani Jubril, 28, and Ezra Modi, 22, were apprehended in the Awo Village area for alleged conspiracy and stealing. They were intercepted while attempting to sell stolen electrical appliances removed from a residential property in Treasure Island Estate. The stolen items were recovered intact, and evidence suggests the property was forcibly entered.
Preliminary investigation linked the suspect to other reported burglary incidents within Sun City Estate, Ofada, where electrical appliances, cash and other valuables were allegedly stolen.
In a separate incident, the Agbado Division arrested Waris Adebesin, 22, for allegedly causing public disturbance and threatening violence near a secondary school. A knife was recovered from the suspect, and police intervention prevented a potential breakdown of law and order. The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their professionalism and thanked residents for providing crucial information that aided the successful operations. The command reiterated its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and ensuring public safety.
According to him, the stolen items were recovered intact, while investigation revealed that entry into the property was allegedly forced.
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