Police detain father and son for illegal gun possession in Ogun
Three to four sentences introducing the story. Kehinde Joseph and his 13-year-old son, John Joseph, were arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly possessing a locally made pistol, a live cartridge, and a mask. The arrest took place during a stop-and-search operation along the Sagamu/Ogijo Road. According to the police, the firearm was found during a search on the boy, who claimed it belonged to his father. Both suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
What happened
- Kehinde Joseph (38) and his son, John Joseph (13), were arrested by the Ogun State Police Command.
- The arrest occurred on Sunday, April 5, 2026, during a stop-and-search operation along the Sagamu/Ogijo Road.
- Police recovered a locally made pistol, a live cartridge, and a mask from the suspects.
- The younger suspect claimed the firearm belonged to his father.
- Both suspects and the recovered items have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
