Police arrest father and son, recover four firearms in Ogun

Ogun State Police Command has arrested five suspects, including a father and his son, and recovered four firearms in a series of coordinated intelligence-led operations across the state.

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The spokesperson for the command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, May 29, 2026.

According to the PPRO, the father, Waliu Adegbola, was arrested for stealing a Tecno Android phone valued at N180,000 from a residential apartment.

Further investigation led to the arrest of his 23-year-old son, Fatai Adegbola and recovery of a locally made pistol and a dane gun.

“The Ogun State Police Command has recorded a series of coordinated intelligence-led operations across different divisions of the State, resulting in the arrest of a father and son among five (5) suspects, and the recovery of four (4) firearms comprising one (1) locally made pistol, one (1) locally fabricated pistol, and two (2) dane guns, as well as one (1) live cartridge and a stolen Tecno Android phone valued at N180,000,” the statement read.

“Operatives of Afon Division arrested a father and his son, Fatai Adegbola ‘m’ and Waliu Adegbola ‘m’, aged 23 years, following a report of stealing received on 22/05/2026 at about 1930hrs. 

“The suspect, Waliu Adegbola, was alleged to have stolen a Tecno Android phone valued at N180,000 from a residential apartment on 08/05/2026.
 

“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives swiftly tracked and recovered the stolen phone. 

“Further discreet investigation led to a search of the suspects’ residence conducted pursuant to a duly obtained warrant, during which a locally made pistol and a dane gun were recovered, allegedly concealed within the premises. 

“The suspects are in custody, while investigation is ongoing to determine their full involvement and possible accomplices.

“Operatives of Ilisan Remo Division recovered a locally fabricated pistol with one live cartridge during a routine patrol at Ilisan Remo Roundabout on 27/05/2026 at about 0730hrs. 

“The item was discovered abandoned and immediately secured by the patrol team. The exhibit has been deposited in the Division’s armoury for safe custody, while investigation is ongoing to trace its origin and ownership.

“Operatives of Ode Remo Division arrested Inioluwa Adesanya ‘m’, 25 years, in connection with the theft of a dane gun belonging to a resident of Ode Remo. 

“Investigation revealed that the suspect gained access to the complainant’s residence under the guise of a carpenter’s assistant engaged for renovation work and subsequently stole the firearm.
 

“During investigation, the suspect confessed to the offence and admitted affiliation with the Aye confraternity, further stating that the weapon was modified for concealment purposes. 

“The recovered dane gun has been secured as exhibit, while the suspect remains in custody pending transfer to SCID, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for discreet investigation and prosecution.

“All cases have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further discreet investigation and prosecution.

“The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commended the operatives for their professionalism, swift response, and effective intelligence-led policing, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to sustained operations against violent crime, cultism, armed robbery, and illegal possession of firearms across the State.

“Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police formation or through the Command’s emergency lines: 0800 000 9111; 0906 283 7609; 0912 014 1706; 0915 102 7369; and 0708 497 2994.”