Police Arrest Alleged Leader of Buccaneers Abiodun John in Ogun

Abeokuta, Nigeria – The Police in Ogun State have arrested an alleged leader of the Buccaneers cult group, Abiodun John, 25.

Converseer reports that Abiodun was arrested by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) from Ajuwon who confiscated a firearm found in his possession during a routine search inside the Toyota Venza vehicle he was driving at the time of his arrest.

A statement by the Spokesperson of the Police State Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, CSP Omolola Odutola, made available to Journalists on Thursday, disclosed that operatives of the Command, Ajuwon Division, were conducting lawful patrol stop and search duties along Akute/Lambe road when they were hinted about two men inside a Venza car.

Abiodun John

“On January 9, 2025, at about 3:30 PM, Ajuwon police officers were conducting a lawful patrol and performing stop-and-search duties along the Akute/Olambe road when they received information from the public regarding two men suspected to be inside a Venza car with dealer number URSMOT* *AUTOS* – 4657DLA.

“Immediately the information was intercepted the officers pursued the vehicle, which was eventually stopped in front of the Osaro Mobile Filling Station.

“One suspect, identified as Abiodun John, a 25-year-old male from the Olori area of Akute, was arrested, while another suspect remains at large.

“During the search of the vehicle, two locally-made pistols and three live cartridges were discovered in John’s possession.

“Preliminary investigation has commenced, and the suspect has been taken to the station along with the seized items and the case will soon be transferred to the SCID ABK for further investigation after preliminary inquiries”.