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Police parade five suspects over arms stockpiling in Oyo

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  • Five suspects were arrested in Oyo State, Nigeria, in connection with the discovery of firearms and incriminating items in a building allegedly used for arms stockpiling.
  • The building, linked to a former member of the Park Management System, Surajudeen Adio, was demolished by the state government on June 16, 2026.
  • The suspects deny involvement, claiming they only sought financial assistance, while police investigations continue to apprehend the fleeing principal suspect.

Oyo State Police command has arrested five individuals suspected of involvement in arms stockpiling following the discovery of firearms and other incriminating items in a building in Ibadan. The property is reportedly linked to Surajudeen Adio, also known as Suri Ilupeju, a former member of the Park Management System who is currently at large.

Adio, who is said to be a former member of the PMS, came under investigation after allegedly threatening to shoot an individual, who subsequently reported the matter to law enforcement authorities.

— Olayinka AyanladeExplaining the initial investigation that led to the discovery and arrests.

The state government demolished the three-bedroom bungalow on June 16, 2026, as part of its efforts to dismantle properties associated with criminal activities. This action follows a successful intelligence-led rescue operation by the Nigeria Police Force, which led to the arrest of two key suspects and the neutralization of two others involved in the abduction of the sister and twin sons of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu.

Among those arrested is Muideen Adio, son of the principal suspect Suri Ilupeju, who recently returned from Poland. The suspects, however, have denied any involvement in the alleged crimes. They claim their presence at the property was solely to seek financial assistance from Suri Ilupeju, not to participate in any criminal activities.

Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and unravel the full extent of the alleged criminal activities linked to the property.

— Olayinka AyanladeProviding an update on the ongoing police efforts.

Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, paraded the suspects on behalf of the state Police Commissioner, Olugbenga Abimbola. Ayanlade assured residents that the command is committed to tackling criminal activities and maintaining security across the state. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and fully uncover the extent of the alleged criminal operations linked to the demolished property.

we only visited the suspect to seek financial assistance, not to participate in any criminal activities.

— SuspectsDenying their involvement in the alleged crimes.
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