The Ogun State Police Command says, it has arrested a suspect identified as Abdulsalam Adam, and recovered two motorcycles stolen from a residence in Akuro Phase I, Ogere Remo area of the state.
DAILY POST gathered that the suspect alongside other armed hoodlums invaded the residence on Friday, dispossessing its occupants of two motorcycles, mobile phones, cash, and other valuables before attempting to flee.
Confirming the incident, the police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said upon credible information, operatives of the Ogere division in collaboration with the State So-Safe Corps, local vigilantes, and members of the community, swiftly responded.
He noted that through coordinated tactical deployment and strategic interception, the operatives forced the suspects to abandon the two stolen motorcycles and escape into a nearby bush.
“Subsequent coordinated efforts led to the arrest of one suspect, Abdulsalam Adam, who is currently assisting investigators with useful information. The scene was processed, and one knife, one expended cartridge, and one broken padlock were recovered as exhibits.”
In another development, operatives of the Ajuwon Division responded to a distress call reporting an armed robbery incident at Baale Akinosi Area, Ajuwon, where hoodlums invaded a residence, stole mobile phones, jewellery, laptop, a Toyota Camry and other valuables.
According to the statement, the hoodlums on sighting the Police, fled and abandoned the stolen vehicle.
The police spokesperson stated that one suspect, Israel Salako, was arrested in the process.
“On 2nd July, 2026, operatives of the Ajuwon Division responded promptly to a distress call reporting an armed robbery
