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OGUN POLICE DISMANTLE CRIME NETWORKS, ARREST SIX SUSPECTS, RECOVER ONE PUMP-ACTION RIFLE, ONE LOCALLY FABRICATED PISTOL, AMMUNITION, FIVE GENERATORS AND NINE PHONES

The Ogun State Police Command, through coordinated and swift intelligence-led operations by the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), and Ibafo Division, has recorded decisive breakthroughs across Abeokuta, Wasimi and Ibafo, leading to the arrest of six suspects: Afisu Awesu ‘M’, Bala Aminu ‘M’, Moruf Sodiq ‘M’ alias “Okiki”, Mumuni Amodu ‘M’ alias “Stone”, Abayomi John ‘M’ alias “Ibafo”, and Mr Adeboye Ojesina ‘M’.

The operations, executed with precision and speed following actionable intelligence, led to the disruption of multiple criminal networks involved in illegal possession of firearms, armed intimidation, theft, conspiracy, and receiving stolen property. Recovered exhibits include one pump-action rifle, one locally fabricated pistol, two live cartridges, one expended cartridge, five generators, and nine Android mobile phones suspected to have been stolen.

1. VCRU DISMANTLES GENERATOR THEFT SYNDICATE, RECOVERS STOLEN EXHIBITS

Acting on credible and time-sensitive intelligence on May 30, 2026, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit swiftly trailed and arrested Moruf Sodiq ‘M’ alias “Okiki”, a key suspect linked to a coordinated generator theft network operating within Abeokuta and environs.

The suspect promptly led operatives to Mumuni Amodu ‘M’ alias “Stone”, identified as the receiver of stolen property. A swift search of the premises led to the recovery of four Elepaq generators, one Sumec Fireman generator, and nine Android mobile phones suspected to have been recently stolen.

In a further breakthrough, operatives arrested Abayomi John ‘M’ alias “Ibafo”, a motorcyclist who allegedly provided rapid logistics support, conveying suspects to targeted locations during operations. The suspects are currently in custody while discreet investigation continues to identify and arrest other members of the syndicate.

2. SWAT OPERATIVES STORM ILLEGAL ARMS NETWORK, RECOVER FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION

On June 12, 2026, acting on credible and actionable intelligence, operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit swiftly apprehended Mr Adeboye Ojesina ‘M’, aged 58 years, in connection with unlawful possession of firearms and alleged use of same to threaten residents within Wasimi and adjoining communities.

A prompt search led to the recovery of one locally fabricated pistol, one pump-action rifle, two live cartridges, and one expended cartridge.

The suspect initially denied ownership but later made a statement claiming he recovered the pistol within the area and discharged a round to test its functionality, while also alleging the pump-action rifle was handed over to him by an unidentified individual currently being trailed by operatives.

Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other persons connected to the case, while the suspect remains in custody as investigation progresses.

3. IBAFO DIVISION UNCOVERS VEHICLE PARTS THEFT NETWORK, ARRESTS RECEIVER IN SWIFT OPERATION

On June 13, 2026, operatives attached to Ibafo Division, acting swiftly on a complaint of theft at a site in Igbeti Sote Village via Ibafo, launched immediate investigative action which led to the interception of Afisu Awesu ‘M’ while attempting to steal a forklift engine component with an accomplice who escaped.

Further rapid investigation revealed that the suspects had earlier stolen forklift tyres from the same location and disposed of same to Bala Aminu ‘M’ of Kara, Ibafo. Acting without delay, detectives arrested Bala Aminu as the alleged receiver of stolen property.

Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice and fully dismantle the criminal network. The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commends the swift response, professionalism, and operational efficiency of the VCRU, SWAT, and Ibafo Division in the execution of these successful operations.

The CP reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to rapid, intelligence-driven policing and sustained pressure on criminal elements to ensure they have no space to operate within Ogun State. He further assures residents of continued proactive policing and swift response to security threats.

For emergencies and credible information, residents are advised to contact the Ogun State Police Command through: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111. Emergency Lines:
0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, 0708 497 2994

DSP OLUSEYI B. BABASEYI, anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
OGUN STATE COMMAND
ELEWERAN, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE

17TH JUNE, 2026

aylive02:
They will contest for governors come 2045 under APC

wellmax:
Grow up. It’s generally considered painless.

LagosOrigin:
Why blur the faces of this criminals

Expose them

ObaOfYorubaLand:
Why is the Nigerian police disgracing themselves?

Fulani terrorists are with ak47, gpmg assault rifles, rocket launchers and other sophisticated weapons kidnaping, raping, killing and burning houses and all the police catches are domesticated petty thieves, who steal matches and Maggi.

Shameless police.

zelnababa:
ABEG UNA SEE THE NAME ON THE GUN?

Jakumo:
Chief Egwu nogo dey happy to see say him gun don turn to exhibit for inside police station.

Jakumo:
No be Chief Egwu him pump action be dat?

How manage dat gun take wakka from Chief house to Ogun State?

Ngwa Chief, make you put mout for this matter.

How manage dem take collet ya pump action, come carry am go Ogun State?

See how as dem take mistreat ya gun sef. Dem no oil am. Dem no service am. Just carry am dey take do teef business.

Which kind nonsense be dat?