The Oyo State Police Command has arrested five suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate in Ibadan and recovered a locally made pistol and seven live cartridges.
The suspects, identified as Ijo Lekan, 28; Abdulateef Ishola, 26; Idowu Rasheed, 19; Azeez Olalekan, 23; and Seun Adeniran, 24, were arrested at Oke Labo area of the city on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, saying detectives attached to the Mapo Divisional Headquarters carried out the operation following credible intelligence.
According to the statement, the operation took place at about 11:16 a.m. on November 11, after detectives received information about the suspects.
The officers reportedly moved to Oke Labo and searched a building where the five men were arrested.
The command said the operation led to the recovery of one locally made pistol and seven live cartridges.
It added that during interrogation, the suspects allegedly confessed to belonging to an armed robbery syndicate and participating in several violent attacks and other criminal activities in Ibadan.
The police said the suspects were cooperating with investigators and providing information that could help identify and arrest other alleged members of the group.
However, the command disclosed that other suspects believed to be connected to the syndicate remained at large.
The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, has directed a comprehensive investigation to establish the full extent of the suspects’ alleged activities and track down other individuals linked to the crimes.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to intelligence-led policing and efforts to rid the state of illegal firearms and criminal elements.
It also urged residents to provide timely and credible information to assist security agencies.
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