Ogun Police arrest four, recover firearms in multiple operations

Crime Diary

ABEOKUTA, Nigeria (NPA) — The Ogun State Police Command has arrested four suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition in a series of operations across Mowe, Sagamu and Odeda areas of the state.

The command said the arrests were made through intelligence-led and proactive operations aimed at curbing criminal activities.

In Mowe, operatives of the division arrested a 36-year-old suspect, Opeyemi Anuoluwapo, on April 14 following credible intelligence about a suspicious individual around Mowe Bus Stop. A search conducted on him led to the recovery of a locally made single-barrel pistol, one expended cartridge and charms. The suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of the Eiye confraternity.

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In a separate operation on April 17, operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS) on stop-and-search duty at Lafarge along Sagamu/Ogijo Road intercepted a motorcycle rider, Asaye Ajibola, 30. A locally made single-barrel gun loaded with nine cartridges was recovered from him, and he was arrested after failing to give a satisfactory account of the firearm.

Similarly, on April 18, another QRS team intercepted a motorcycle rider, Adedeji Olufemi, 49, at the same axis. He was found in possession of a locally made double-barrel gun with eight cartridges and was arrested.

Also on April 18, a suspected accidental shooting occurred at the Sawmill area of Osiele in Odeda Local Government Area. Police said a local vigilante member, Mutiu Sadiku, allegedly discharged a firearm while returning from the farm, injuring three persons.

The suspect was arrested, and the firearm was recovered in collaboration with the Amotekun Corps. The injured victims were taken to medical facilities and are reported to be in stable condition.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCIID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the officers involved and reiterated the command’s commitment to intensifying operations against unlawful possession of firearms, cultism and other violent crimes.

He urged members of the public to report suspicious activities through the command’s emergency lines.