Police arrest suspected criminals in Ogun, recover stolen vehicle, firearms

The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended seven individuals suspected of various criminal activities, including armed robbery, "one-chance" robbery, cultism, unlawful possession of firearms, and obtaining money by false pretenses. The arrests are part of the command's ongoing efforts to combat crime throughout the state. During separate intelligence-led operations, police recovered a stolen Toyota Venza, three locally made firearms, and a Toyota Camry allegedly used by a one-chance robbery syndicate. Additionally, 17 stolen mobile phones, an HP EliteBook laptop, and N1.1 million traced to an alleged travel scam were seized. The suspects have been identified as Bola Salau, Segun Balogun, Emmanuel Friday, Tunde Abioye, Ankpa James, Tunde Ogunseye, and Owodunni Seun. In one operation, operatives intercepted a Toyota Venza along the Oja-Odan/Ilaro Road. The occupants failed to provide a satisfactory account of the vehicle, leading to a search that uncovered its original registration documents. Investigations traced the vehicle to its rightful owner in Ede, Osun State, who confirmed it was stolen during an armed robbery attack on his residence on June 23, 2026. Investigations are ongoing to identify other members of the robbery gang. In another incident, detectives attached to the Ibafo Division arrested two suspected members of a one-chance robbery syndicate following a complaint from a female victim. She reported being robbed of her Samsung A16 mobile phone and cash. The suspects were apprehended at a hotel in Magboro, and the Toyota Camry allegedly used in the crime was recovered. The victim positively identified the suspects, and efforts are underway to apprehend other syndicate members and recover stolen property.

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These operational successes underscore the unwavering commitment of the Ogun State Police Command under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni to intelligence-led policing, strategic crime prevention and the protection of lives and property across the state.