Operatives of the Ogun Police Command have arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered three stolen vehicles and a pistol.
The suspects were identified as Hammed Olarewaju, Adedokun Ayinde, and Adedokun Adewusi.
The Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Friday, said the operation, carried out by the Anti Robbery Squad, followed reports of vehicle theft, prompting a discreet and intelligence-led investigation by detectives of the Unit.
“The investigation led to the arrest of Hammed Olarewaju, who was found in possession of a suspicious vehicle plate number. Further inquiry resulted in the arrest of Adedokun Ayinde, identified as the leader of a suspected armed robbery syndicate operating within parts of the State,” Babaseyi said.
According to him, during the operation, a stolen Toyota Sienna was recovered, along with a fabricated pistol believed to have been used by the suspects in the commission of the crimes.
In a related development, he said a Toyota Corolla earlier stolen at Ilaro was recovered from one Arowolo Taoreed in Ibadan, Oyo State.
“Similarly, operatives arrested Adedokun Adewusi in connection with another armed robbery incident. Further investigation led to the recovery of a stolen 2017 Lexus RX 350 F-Sport vehicle, traced to Abuja. The vehicle is grey in colour.
“A pistol recovered at Ajah, Lagos State, is also linked to the same criminal network,” he said.
Babaseyi said preliminary investigation indicated that the suspects were part of a coordinated criminal network involved in vehicle theft and armed robbery activities across Ogun State and neighbouring states.
He assured that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate and recover other stolen vehicles.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their professionalism and assured the public of the Command’s continued commitment to crime prevention and public safety.
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines.
(Daily Trust)
