The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered three stolen vehicles and a pistol in a series of intelligence-led operations across the state and beyond.
The suspects, identified as Hammed Olarewaju, Adedokun Ayinde, and Adedokun Adewusi, were apprehended by detectives of the Anti-Robbery Squad following reports of vehicle theft in parts of Ogun State.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the operation was initiated after credible intelligence prompted a discreet investigation by the command’s operatives.
Babaseyi disclosed that the probe first led to the arrest of Olarewaju, who was found in possession of a suspicious vehicle plate number.
His arrest subsequently resulted in the apprehension of Ayinde, alleged to be the leader of a robbery syndicate operating within the state.
During the operation, the police recovered a Toyota Sienna earlier reported stolen, alongside a fabricated pistol believed to have been used by the suspects.
In a related development, the command recovered a Toyota Corolla stolen in Ilaro from a suspect, Arowolo Taoreed, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The PPRO further revealed that operatives later arrested Adewusi in connection with another robbery incident.
Investigations led to the recovery of a grey 2017 Lexus RX 350 F-Sport, which was traced to Abuja.
A pistol recovered in Ajah, Lagos State, was also linked to the criminal network.
Preliminary findings, Babaseyi said, indicate that the suspects belong to a coordinated syndicate involved in vehicle theft and armed robbery across Ogun and neighbouring states.
She added that efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the gang and recover additional stolen vehicles.
Commending the operatives for their professionalism, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, assured residents of the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
The police spokesperson urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the command’s emergency lines.
By Adewale Adewale
