Police arrest suspects and recover stolen items in Ogun
Several suspected criminals have been apprehended by the Ogun State Police Command for offences including armed robbery, cultism, and fraud. The police recovered a stolen Toyota Venza, firearms, mobile phones, and cash linked to various crimes. Bode Ojajuni, the Commissioner of Police, praised the officers for their efforts and emphasized the importance of intelligence-led policing. The suspects are currently under investigation, with efforts ongoing to apprehend additional accomplices.
What happened
- Seven suspects, including Bola Salau, Segun Balogun, Emmanuel Friday, Tunde Abioye, Ankpa James, Tunde Ogunseye, and Owodunni Seun, were arrested for crimes such as armed robbery, cultism, and fraud.
- A stolen Toyota Venza was recovered after being traced to a violent armed robbery attack on its owner’s residence on June 23, 2026.
- Police seized three locally made firearms, 17 stolen mobile phones, an HP EliteBook laptop, and N1.1 million connected to a travel scam.
- One suspect, Ankpa James, admitted to collecting N1.276 million from a complainant under false pretences of facilitating travel.
- The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to proactive crime prevention and urged residents to support police efforts.
