Four arrested in Ogun for alleged iPhone robbery and assault
Four suspected cultists have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for assault, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of a firearm in the Ilaro area. The suspects, identified as Samson John, Olufowora Michael, Odeh Samuel Ejeh, and Olajide Jeremiah, were apprehended after a complaint was lodged at the Ilaro Division. The police recovered a locally made pistol, an axe, suspected charms, and the stolen iPhone 14 Pro Max during the operation. Bode Ojajuni, the Commissioner of Police, praised the officers for their swift response and professionalism.
What happened
- The arrest followed a complaint made at the Ilaro Division on April 16, 2026.
- The complainant reported that Samson John and six others assaulted him, threatened him with an axe, and robbed him of his iPhone 14 Pro Max earlier that day.
- Police operatives recovered a locally made pistol, an axe, suspected charms, and the stolen phone from the suspects.
- The suspects are currently in police custody, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing gang members.
- Bode Ojajuni reiterated the command’s zero tolerance for cultism and violent crimes.
