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Police arrest suspect, recover pistol, illicit drugs in Oyo

From The Punch · () English

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  • Police in Oyo State arrested a suspect during a stop-and-search operation in Ibadan, recovering a pistol and illicit drugs.
  • The suspect, Hammed Lateef, was apprehended after two accomplices fled the scene with a motorcycle.
  • Authorities are intensifying efforts to track down the fleeing suspects and continue their commitment to curbing criminal activities.

The Oyo State Police Command has reported a significant breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat crime and the proliferation of illegal firearms. During a routine stop-and-search operation on Oshuntokun Avenue, Bodija, Ibadan, operatives intercepted three individuals on a Bajaj motorcycle.

The Oyo State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough in its sustained efforts to curb criminal activities and the proliferation of illegal firearms across the state.

— CSP Adewale OsifesoAnnouncing the successful operation and arrest.

The incident occurred on the night of Saturday, July 11, 2026. As police approached, one suspect discarded a bag into a nearby drainage, while two others escaped on the motorcycle. The third suspect, identified as Hammed Lateef, was apprehended by the officers.

During the search, one of the suspects threw a small bag into a nearby drainage, while two others fled the scene with the motorcycle. The third suspect, Hammed Lateef, was arrested.

— CSP Adewale OsifesoDescribing the sequence of events during the interception.

A subsequent search of the discarded bag led to the recovery of crucial exhibits: one locally fabricated pistol, a live cartridge, and sachets of substances suspected to be Tramadol. A passport photograph, believed to belong to one of the fleeing suspects, was also found.

Investigation is ongoing, while efforts are being intensified to identify, track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.

— CSP Adewale OsifesoOutlining the next steps in the investigation.

The state's Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the arrest and recovery. He stated that investigations are actively underway, and efforts are being intensified to identify and apprehend the individuals who fled the scene. The Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, reassured residents of the command's dedication to proactive and intelligence-led policing, urging the public to continue providing timely information.

The Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, reassured residents of the command’s commitment to proactive and intelligence-led policing and urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the police.

— CSP Adewale OsifesoConveying the Commissioner's message to the public.
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