The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a vehicle theft and armed robbery syndicate during separate intelligence-led operations in Abeokuta and its environs.
The suspects, identified as Ismaila Israel Sokunbi, 38; Kayode Adeyemi, 37; and Kola Taiwo, 55, were arrested in connection with armed robbery and vehicle theft cases, while a stolen Toyota Corolla was recovered.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday.
According to him, operatives attached to Obantoko Division responded to a distress call on May 22, 2026, following an attempted armed robbery at Oniyo Community, Arokoje, Obantoko, Abeokuta.
He said armed men had attempted to dispossess a resident of his vehicle while he was opening the gate to his residence.
He stated, “The victim raised an alarm, attracting neighbours to the scene. In the ensuing struggle, the suspects lost control
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