The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered three stolen vehicles alongside a fabricated pistol in a series of intelligence-led operations carried out by the Anti-Robbery Squad.
The suspects, Hammed Olarewaju, Adedokun Ayinde, and Adedokun Adewusi, were arrested following coordinated investigations into reported cases of vehicle theft across Ogun State and neighbouring states.
According to a statement on the command’s X handle on Friday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the breakthrough began when detectives intercepted Hammed Olarewaju, who was found in possession of a suspicious vehicle plate number.
“His arrest led to further investigation and the apprehension of Adedokun Ayinde, identified as the alleged leader of a robbery syndicate operating within the state.
“During the operation, officers recovered a Toyota Sienna earlier reported stolen, as well as a fabricated pistol believed to have been used in the commission of armed robbery,” Babaseyi added.
In a related development, a Toyota Corolla stolen from Ilaro was traced and recovered in Ibadan, Oyo State, where it was found in the possession of one Arowolo Taoreed.