Police bust ‘one-chance’ gang, arrest seven in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended seven individuals suspected of various crimes, including armed robbery, "one-chance" robbery, cultism, illegal possession of firearms, and obtaining money through false pretenses. The operation also led to the recovery of significant assets, including a stolen Toyota Venza, three locally manufactured firearms, and a Toyota Camry allegedly used by a robbery syndicate.

Authorities also seized 17 stolen mobile phones, an HP EliteBook laptop, and N1.1 million in cash, which is believed to be connected to a travel scam. The suspects have been identified as Bola Salau, Segun Balogun, Emmanuel Friday, Tunde Abioye, Ankpa James, Tunde Ogunseye, and Owodunni Seun. These arrests were made during separate intelligence-led operations across Ilaro, Ibafo, Mowe, Adatan, and Ode-Remo divisions.

DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the state's Police Public Relations Officer, highlighted the command's commitment to intelligence-led policing and crime prevention. In one instance, operatives intercepted a Toyota Venza during a routine stop-and-search. A subsequent investigation traced the vehicle to its rightful owner, who confirmed it was stolen during a home invasion on June 23, 2026.

In another operation, detectives from the Ibafo Division arrested two members of a "one-chance" robbery syndicate following a complaint from a victim who lost a valuable mobile phone and cash. The suspects were apprehended at a hotel in Magboro. Additionally, Ankpa James was arrested for allegedly defrauding a 21-year-old of N1.276 million under the guise of facilitating travel to Luxembourg. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend any other fleeing members of these criminal gangs.

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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.