The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended five individuals, including a father and his son, while confiscating four firearms during a string of intelligence driven operations across various divisions in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer of the state, Oluseyi Babaseye, announced the development in a press statement released on Friday. According to the spokesperson, the recovered weapons included a locally made pistol, a locally fabricated pistol, and two dane guns. In addition, operatives retrieved one live cartridge and a stolen Tecno Android smartphone valued at N180,000.
Detailing the first operation executed by the Afon Division, Babaseye explained that Fatai Adegbola and his 23-year-old son, Waliu Adegbola, were taken into custody after a theft was reported on May 22, 2026. Waliu was accused of stealing the phone from a home earlier in the month. The spokesperson stated, "Operatives of Afon Division arrested a father and his son, Fatai Adegbola ‘m’ and Waliu Adegbola ‘m’, aged 23 years, following a report of stealing received on 22/05/2026 at about 1930hrs. The suspect, Waliu Adegbola, was alleged to have stolen a Tecno Android phone valued at ₦180,000 from a residential apartment on 08/05/2026."
Shedding more light on how the weapons were discovered during the arrest, Babaseye noted, "Acting on credible intelligence, operatives tracked and recovered the stolen phone. Subsequently, a search of the suspects’ residence, conducted pursuant to a duly obtained warrant, led to the discovery of a locally made pistol and a dane gun allegedly concealed within the premises."
In another incident, officers on routine duty at the Ilisan Remo Roundabout on May 27, 2026, secured an abandoned weapon. Regarding this recovery, Babaseye said, "Operatives of Ilisan Remo Division recovered a locally fabricated pistol with one live cartridge during a routine patrol at Ilisan Remo Roundabout on 27/05/2026 at about 0730hrs. The item was discovered abandoned and immediately secured by the patrol team. The exhibit has been deposited in the Division’s armoury for safe custody, while investigation is ongoing to trace its origin and ownership."
Furthermore, operatives attached to the Ode Remo Division apprehended 25-year-old Inioluwa Adesanya for allegedly stealing a firearm from a local resident. Providing details on this specific arrest, the spokesperson explained, "Operatives of Ode Remo Division arrested Inioluwa Adesanya ‘m’, 25 years, in connection with the theft of a dane gun belonging to a resident of Ode Remo. Investigation revealed that the suspect gained access to the complainant’s residence under the guise of a carpenter’s assistant engaged for renovation work and subsequently stole the firearm. During the investigation, the suspect confessed to the offence and admitted affiliation with the Aye confraternity, further stating that the weapon was modified for concealment purposes. The recovered Dane gun has been secured as exhibit, while the suspect remains in custody pending transfer to SCID, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for discreet investigation and prosecution."
Babaseye confirmed that all the cases have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for comprehensive investigation and subsequent prosecution. The Commissioner of Police for the Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, praised the operatives for their prompt response, professionalism, and effective intelligence gathering. He reiterated the unwavering commitment of the command to sustained operations aimed at eliminating violent crimes, armed robbery, cultism, and the illegal possession of firearms across the state. Residents were also encouraged to remain observant and report any suspicious movements to the nearest police station or through the designated emergency contact numbers of the command.
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