Police arrest two men and seize pistols in Ogun
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms and ammunition. The suspects, Adeyinka Onakomaya and Olayiwola Kehinde, were linked to a stolen vehicle involved in an armed robbery incident in April 2026. According to spokesperson DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the arrests followed thorough investigations and led to the recovery of three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges. Bode Ojajuni, the state Commissioner of Police, praised the Anti-Robbery Team for their efforts and urged residents to stay vigilant.
What happened
- Adeyinka Onakomaya, 46, and Olayiwola Kehinde, 48, were arrested after a follow-up investigation into a stolen Toyota Matrix linked to an armed robbery in April 2026.
- Police traced the suspects to hideouts in the Babaode area along Idiroko Road, Ota, and the Command area of Lagos State.
- Three locally made pistols and eighteen live cartridges were recovered during a search after the arrests.
- The suspects allegedly confessed to participating in multiple armed robbery operations and are assisting with ongoing investigations.
- Bode Ojajuni commended the police team and encouraged the public to report suspicious activities.
