Three Suspected Armed Robbers Arrested in Ibadan as Police Recover Pistol, Motorcycle
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers in Ibadan and recovered a locally made pistol, a live cartridge and a motorcycle following a reported robbery incident around Sumal Junction Roundabout.
The suspects were arrested on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after the Divisional Police Officer of Oluyole Division received a distress call about armed men allegedly attacking members of the public and dispossessing them of their belongings.
According to a statement by the police command, a patrol team was immediately deployed to the scene, where officers confronted the suspects and arrested three of them.
The suspects were identified as Sunday Obasola, 29; Kayode Bamikole, 28; and Durodoye Ayobami, 23.
Police Recover Pistol and Motorcycle
The police said the items recovered included a black TVS motorcycle with registration number AKN 808 QF, a locally fabricated cut-to-size pistol and a live cartridge. The items were secured as exhibits to support further investigations.
The command also reported that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects had confessed to robbing a tricycle driver and two passengers. They were also alleged to have injured other people during their operations.
The allegations and reported confessions remain matters for investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings.
Case Transferred for Further Investigation
The police said the suspects remained in custody and that the case had been transferred to the Violence Crime Response Unit in Eleyele, Ibadan, for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling crime and protecting lives and property.
According to the command, its approach includes prompt responses to distress calls, intelligence-led policing and targeted operations against criminal activities.
Police Urge Residents to Report Suspicious Activities
The command urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and criminal activities to the appropriate authorities.
Timely and credible information from members of the public, it said, remains important to strengthening security and maintaining public safety across Oyo State.
The arrest of the three suspects and recovery of the alleged weapons and motorcycle form part of the police investigation into the reported incident. Further findings are expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the case.
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