The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspected serial burglar, Nasiru Abiodun, in connection with multiple cases of burglary and stealing in the Ejiooku/Iyana Offa area of Ibadan. The arrest was made on October 31, 2026, at about 9:45 a.m. by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). The suspect was apprehended following a report from concerned residents of Oyewole Zone 2, Ile-Igbon, Ejiooku/Iyana Offa.
During the arrest, operatives found a sack containing house cables and other valuable items estimated at ₦3 million. The police said the suspect confessed to burgling four different residential apartments within the area, stealing house cables, mobile phones, motorcycle batteries, and other household valuables. The total estimated value of items stolen from the four identified apartments was put at ₦16.22 million.
The police recovered some of the stolen property from the suspect and are working to recover the remaining items. Following the confession, operatives visited the identified crime scenes to establish relevant facts and advance the investigation. The Command disclosed that efforts had been intensified to recover the remaining stolen items and apprehend other individuals suspected of receiving the stolen property.
The police have appealed to residents of Ejiooku/Iyana Offa, Ile-Igbon, and neighbouring communities whose homes might have been burgled recently to report such incidents to the nearest police station or the Maku Base of the VCRU. Information from affected residents would assist the ongoing investigation and facilitate the recovery of additional stolen property.
The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling criminal activities through proactive policing, intelligence-driven operations, and sustained collaboration with members of the public. He urged residents to remain vigilant and to promptly provide credible information that could assist the police in preventing and detecting crime.
The Command provided the Oyo State Call Response Centre toll-free number, 615, and its control room lines, 08081768614 and 07055495413, for emergencies. This move aims to enhance communication and encourage residents to report suspicious activities or provide information that could lead to the arrest of more suspects.
The arrest of Nasiru Abiodun and the recovery of stolen items valued at ₦16.2m demonstrate the police's efforts to combat crime in the state. The Oyo State Police Command's proactive approach and collaboration with the public are expected to yield more positive results in the fight against crime.
Key points
- Oyo police arrest suspected serial burglar, Nasiru Abiodun, and recover stolen items valued at ₦16.2m.
- The suspect confessed to burgling four residential apartments, stealing various items, including house cables and mobile phones.
- The police are working to recover the remaining stolen items and apprehend other individuals suspected of receiving the stolen property.
