Armed robbery suspects arrested in Ogun State as police recover weapons and stolen vehicle
Operatives of the Anti-Robbery Team under the Ogun State Police Command have successfully arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges during a coordinated operation spanning Ogun and Lagos states. The suspects, Adeyinka Onakomaya, 46, and Olayiwola Kehinde, 48, are accused of involvement in armed robbery, carjacking, and unlawful possession of firearms. Their arrest marks a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to combat violent crime in the region.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed on Wednesday that the operation followed months of intelligence gathering after the recovery of a stolen red Toyota Matrix in April 2026. That vehicle was linked to an armed robbery incident reported earlier that month, prompting detectives to expand their investigation. This led them to identify and locate the hideouts of the suspects across both states.
Onakomaya was tracked down and apprehended in the Babaode area along Idiroko Road, Ota, in Ogun State, while Kehinde was arrested in the Command area of Lagos State. Preliminary investigations revealed that the two men, together with other gang members, orchestrated the April robbery and were also connected to multiple violent vehicle snatchings in Ota, Iju, Babaode, and Atan areas of Ogun State.
Upon their arrest, a thorough search of their belongings yielded three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges. During interrogation, both suspects confessed to their roles in several armed robbery operations within the state. Authorities are currently working to trace and apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate for prosecution.
DSP Babaseyi quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, who commended the operatives for their tenacity and operational efficiency. He emphasized that the arrests and recovery of weapons demonstrate the command’s firm resolve not to abandon any criminal case. “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 stated.
CP Ojajuni reassured residents that the police remain committed to dismantling armed robbery networks and making Ogun State unsafe for criminals. He urged the public to support law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities promptly. This latest development reinforces ongoing efforts to restore security and instill confidence among communities affected by rising crime rates.
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