The Ogun State Police Command says, it has arrested a suspect identified as Abdulsalam Adam, and recovered two motorcycles stolen from a residence in Akuro Phase I, Ogere Remo area of the state.
DAILY POST gathered that the suspect alongside other armed hoodlums invaded the residence on Friday, dispossessing its occupants of two motorcycles, mobile phones, cash, and other valuables before attempting to flee.
Confirming the incident, the police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said upon credible information, operatives of the Ogere division in collaboration with the State So-Safe Corps, local vigilantes, and members of the community, swiftly responded.
He noted that through coordinated tactical deployment and strategic interception, the operatives forced the suspects to abandon the two stolen motorcycles and escape into a nearby bush.
“Subsequent coordinated efforts led to the arrest of one suspect, Abdulsalam Adam, who is currently assisting investigators with useful information. The scene was processed, and one knife, one expended cartridge, and one broken padlock were recovered as exhibits.”
In another development, operatives of the Ajuwon Division responded to a distress call reporting an armed robbery incident at Baale Akinosi Area, Ajuwon, where hoodlums invaded a residence, stole mobile phones, jewellery, laptop, a Toyota Camry and other valuables.
According to the statement, the hoodlums on sighting the Police, fled and abandoned the stolen vehicle.
The police spokesperson stated that one suspect, Israel Salako, was arrested in the process.
“On 2nd July, 2026, operatives of the Ajuwon Division responded promptly to a distress call reporting an armed robbery incident at Baale Akinosi Area, Ajuwon, where hoodlums invaded a residence and stole mobile phones, jewellery, power banks, a laptop computer, a Toyota Camry, and other valuables.
“The Division’s Anti-Crime Team immediately mobilised and launched a coordinated operation. On sighting the Police, the fleeing hoodlums abandoned the stolen vehicle during a hot pursuit and escaped.
“One suspect, Israel Salako, was arrested and is currently assisting investigators. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and recover other stolen property,” the statement added.
Babaseyi asserted that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the separate gangs and recover other stolen property.
He said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Eleweran for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The PPRO quoted the State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni to have commended the professionalism, vigilance and prompt response of the officers and men involved in the successful operations.
Ojajuni reiterated that the Command’s commitment to proactive, intelligence-led policing through sustained visibility patrols, strategic stop-and-search operations, prompt response to distress calls, community partnership, and intelligence gathering aimed at preventing crime before it occurs.
