The Ogun State Police Command has arrested five suspects, including a father and his son, and recovered four firearms in a series of coordinated intelligence-led operations across different divisions of the state.
In a press release posted via X.com on Friday, the Ogun state Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseye, stated that the suspects were arrested and the weapons comprising one locally made pistol, one locally fabricated pistol, and two dane guns were recovered alongside one live cartridge and a stolen Tecno Android phone valued at N180,000.
In the first operation, operatives of the Afon Division arrested Fatai Adegbola and his son, Waliu Adegbola, 23, following a theft report received on May 22, 2026. Waliu was alleged to have stolen a Tecno Android phone worth N180,000 from a residential apartment on May 8, 2026.
The statement reads, “Operatives of Afon Division arrested a father and his son, Fatai Adegbola ‘m’ and Waliu Adegbola ‘m’, aged 23 years, following a report of stealing received on 22/05/2026 at about 1930hrs. The suspect, Waliu Adegbola, was alleged to have stolen a Tecno Android phone valued at ₦180,000 from a residential apartment on 08/05/2026.
“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives tracked and recovered the stolen phone. Subsequently, a search of the suspects’ residence, conducted pursuant to a duly obtained warrant, led to the discovery of a locally made pistol and a dane gun allegedly concealed within the premises.
“In a second operation, operatives of the Ilisan Remo Division recovered a locally fabricated pistol with one live cartridge during a routine patrol at Ilisan Remo Roundabout on May 27, 2026, at about 7:30 a.m. The firearm was discovered abandoned and immediately secured by the patrol team.
“Operatives of Ilisan Remo Division recovered a locally fabricated pistol with one live cartridge during a routine patrol at Ilisan Remo Roundabout on 27/05/2026 at about 0730hrs. The item was discovered abandoned and immediately secured by the patrol team. The exhibit has been deposited in the Division’s armoury for safe custody, while investigation is ongoing to trace its origin and ownership.”
The third operation saw operatives of the Ode Remo Division arrest Inioluwa Adesanya, 25, in connection with the theft of a Dane gun belonging to a resident of Ode Remo.
“Operatives of Ode Remo Division arrested Inioluwa Adesanya ‘m’, 25 years, in connection with the theft of a dane gun belonging to a resident of Ode Remo. Investigation revealed that the suspect gained access to the complainant’s residence under the guise of a carpenter’s assistant engaged for renovation work and subsequently stole the firearm. During the investigation, the suspect confessed to the offence and admitted affiliation with the Aye confraternity, further stating that the weapon was modified for concealment purposes. The recovered Dane gun has been secured as exhibit, while the suspect remains in custody pending transfer to SCID, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for discreet investigation and prosecution.”
Babaseyi said all cases have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their professionalism, swift response, and effective intelligence-led policing, reaffirming the command’s commitment to sustained operations against violent crime, cultism, armed robbery, and illegal possession of firearms across the state.
Members of the public were urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police formation or through the command’s emergency lines: 0800 000 9111; 0906 283 7609; 0912 014 1706; 0915 102 7369; and 0708 497 2994.
Source: The Punch
