Police arrest two for unlawful possession of live cartridges in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended two individuals, Ganiyu Sodiq, 35, and Salaudeen Sheriff, 23, both residents of Komu, for the unlawful possession of ammunition. The arrests were made on Wednesday at Budo Pako, Oke-Oyan, where authorities recovered a total of 250 live cartridges from the suspects.

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The Oyo State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal arms and ammunition and enhance public safety across the State.

According to a statement released by the command's spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were unable to provide any lawful or satisfactory explanation for their possession of the ammunition. This discovery marks another significant development in the state's ongoing efforts to combat the proliferation of illegal arms and ammunition.

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Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects could not provide any lawful explanation or satisfactory account regarding their possession of the recovered ammunition.

Further investigations suggest that the suspects may be involved in the illicit trafficking and supply of ammunition to criminal elements operating within and beyond Oyo State. The police are currently focused on dismantling any wider network, identifying potential collaborators, and tracing the source and intended destination of the recovered cartridges.

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The suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue. Upon the conclusion of investigations, they will be charged to court accordingly.

The suspects are in police custody as investigations continue, with plans to charge them to court upon completion of the inquiry. The Commissioner of Police for Oyo State, CP Abimbola Olugbemiga, reaffirmed the command's dedication to combating illegal arms and ammunition, which are considered key enablers of violent crimes. He urged residents to remain vigilant and provide timely information to the police, emphasizing the vital role of community support in the fight against crime.

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The command encourages members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and actionable information to the Police, as community support remains vital to the collective fight against crime and criminality.