Arrested suspects
Operatives of Ifo and Sango Divisions, Ogun State Police Command, have recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery and vehicle theft with the arrest of two suspected armed robbers, Mohammed Adeniyi Usman alias “Mandela” ‘M’, aged 48 years, and Abiodun Ogunojukan alias “Ilasa” ‘M’, aged 38 years.
The operation also led to the recovery of three stolen vehicles, two live cartridges, and foreign currencies.
The Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abeokuta.
DSP Babaseyi said the breakthrough followed sustained intelligence-led investigations into reported cases of armed robbery and vehicle snatching within the Divisions’ Areas of Responsibility.
“Acting on credible intelligence on the 9th of May 2026, detectives of Ifo Division stormed a suspected criminal hideout at Adeleye Area, Itele, Ota, where stolen vehicles were allegedly concealed.
“On arrival at about 4:00 p.m., operatives sighted suspected stolen vehicles within the premises and strategically laid ambush for the occupants who were absent at the time”, he said.
He said Tthe operation yielded success at about 10:35 p.m. with the arrest of Mohammed Adeniyi Usman alias “Mandela”.
According to him, a search conducted on the premises led to the recovery of one Toyota Corolla belonging to a complainant, one Toyota Venza allegedly stolen at gunpoint on 26th April 2026 at Ilese-Awo, Abeokuta, and one Honda Crosstour reportedly snatched during a separate armed robbery operation at Ijoko, Ota.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is part of a wider criminal syndicate involved in armed robbery and vehicle snatching within Ogun State and beyond.
“Further intelligence-led operations on the 10th of May 2026, at about 5:00 p.m., led operatives of Ifo and Sango Divisions to Sango-Ota Under Bridge, where another suspect, Abiodun Ogunojukan alias “Ilasa”, was apprehended.
“The suspect reportedly confessed to his involvement in the crimes and provided useful information assisting ongoing efforts to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate and recover additional stolen vehicles.
“All recovered exhibits have been properly documented and secured, while the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCIID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further discreet investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commends the operatives for their professionalism, swift response, and intelligence-led policing approach. The CP reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property and the sustained clampdown on criminal elements across the State.
Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency Lines: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, 0708 497 2994.
