Police arrest father, son in Ogun, recover four firearms

The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested five suspects, including a father and his son, following coordinated intelligence-led operations that led to the recovery of four firearms and a stolen mobile phone.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the breakthrough in a statement issued on Friday.

He described the development as part of an intensified crackdown on violent crimes, theft, and illegal arms possession across the state.

According to the statement, the father, Fatai Adegbola, and his 23-year-old son, Waliu Adegbola, were arrested in the Imeko/Afon Local Government Area.

It was gathered that the son reportedly stole a Tecno Android phone valued at ₦180,000 from a residential apartment.

Upon receipt of the information, operatives of the command swiftly tracked the suspect and recovered the stolen phone.

Babaseyi added that investigation also led to a search of the suspects’ residence where a locally made pistol and a dane gun were recovered.

In another development, the command arrested a 25 years old man identified as Inioluwa Adesanya, in connection with the theft of a dane gun belonging to a resident of Ode Remo and recovered a locally fabricated pistol with one live cartridge during a routine patrol at Ilisan Remo Roundabout.

“A fabricated pistol with one live cartridge was found during a routine patrol at Ilisan Remo Roundabout. 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.”

Babaseyi said all cases have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their professionalism, swift response, and effective intelligence-led policing.

He reaffirmed 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 were 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.