Police arrest suspected ‘one-chance’ robbers in Abeokuta
Two suspected members of a “one-chance” robbery syndicate have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command. The suspects, Bidemi Tijani and Olajide Rasaq, were apprehended after being tracked by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit. The police acted on intelligence that led to the interception of the suspects’ vehicle in Abeokuta. The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, praised the officers for their swift response and urged the public to remain vigilant.
What happened
- Bidemi Tijani, 29, and Olajide Rasaq, 42, were arrested on August 15 by the Violent Crime Response Unit.
- The suspects were caught after police received a tip-off about their activities as disguised taxi operators in Abeokuta.
- Both suspects confessed to being part of the ‘One Chance’ robbery syndicate targeting commuters in the area.
- Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the group and recover evidence.
- CP Bode Ojajuni commended the operatives and encouraged residents to report suspicious activities using dedicated emergency lines.
