Operatives of the Anti-Robbery Team, Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges in a follow-up operation linked to an April 2026 robbery case.
The suspects were identified as Adeyinka Onakomaya, 46, and Olayiwola Kehinde, 48.
This was disclosed in a Wednesday statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi.
According to the command, the arrest is a result of relentless operational follow-ups and sustained tactical intelligence after the recovery of a stolen red Toyota Matrix in April 2026.
The statement reads, “Continuing on the leads established from the initial incident, operatives extended their operational reach and successfully tracked down the two suspects to their respective hideouts in the Babaode area along Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State and Command area of Lagos State respectively.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the two arrested suspects, alongside other members of their gang, masterminded the April robbery incident and participated in a series of armed robbery operations and violent vehicle snatchings across Ota, Iju, Babaode, and Atan areas of Ogun State.”
The police said upon their arrest, a thorough search led to the recovery of three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges.
“During interrogation, both suspects confessed to their involvement in various armed robbery crimes within the region and are currently cooperating with detectives by providing useful information to aid the ongoing investigation,” the command spokesman stated.
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the Anti-Robbery Team for their tenacity and follow-up.
“The recovery of the firearms and the arrest of key syndicate members underscore the command’s determination not to leave any criminal investigation incomplete,” he said.
Ojajuni reassured residents that the command remains committed to dismantling armed robbery networks and urged the public to report suspicious activities via:
Gateway Shield Toll-Free: 0800 000 9111
Emergency Lines: 09164859299 | 09154293464
(The Sun)