Police arrest two suspected robbers and recover pistols in Ogun
Two suspected armed robbers, Adeyinka Onakomaya and Olayiwola Kehinde, have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command’s Anti-Robbery Team. The arrests followed the recovery of a stolen red Toyota Matrix and were part of ongoing efforts to dismantle a robbery syndicate in Ogun. Three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges were seized during the operation. The suspects have reportedly confessed and are assisting police investigations.
What happened
- Adeyinka Onakomaya and Olayiwola Kehinde were arrested for alleged involvement in armed robbery, carjacking, and unlawful possession of firearms.
- The operation followed the recovery of a stolen red Toyota Matrix after an armed robbery incident reported in April 2026.
- Three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges were recovered from the suspects during the arrest.
- The suspects confessed to participating in multiple armed robbery operations and violent vehicle snatchings across several areas in Ogun State.
- The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, praised the Anti-Robbery Team and reassured residents of the command’s commitment to fighting crime.
