The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers following a robbery incident around Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan. The suspects, identified as Sunday Obasola, Kayode Bamikole, and Durodoye Ayobami, were arrested on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after a distress call was made to the police. A patrol team was deployed to the scene, leading to the arrest of the suspects.
According to the police, the incident occurred at about 9:15 p.m. on October 8, 2026, when the Divisional Police Officer of Oluyole Division received information about armed men attacking and dispossessing members of the public of their belongings. The police promptly deployed a patrol team to the scene, who confronted the suspects, leading to their arrest. The suspects were found to be in possession of a locally made pistol, a live cartridge, and a motorcycle.
The police recovered a black TVS motorcycle with registration number AKN 808 QF, a cut-to-size locally fabricated pistol, and one live cartridge from the suspects. The recovered items have been secured as exhibits to support further investigation. During preliminary investigations, the suspects reportedly confessed to robbing a tricycle driver and two passengers, as well as injuring other persons during their alleged operations.
The three suspects are currently in police custody, and the case has been transferred to the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Eleyele, Ibadan, for discreet and thorough investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, reaffirmed the command's commitment to tackling criminal activities across the state. He reiterated the command's commitment to protecting lives and property through prompt responses to distress calls and sustained operations against criminal elements.
The police command urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and criminal activities to the police. The command emphasized that timely and credible information from residents remains essential to strengthening security and maintaining public safety across Oyo State. The public is encouraged to cooperate with the police to ensure a safer environment.
The arrested suspects, Sunday Obasola, 29; Kayode Bamikole, 28; and Durodoye Ayobami, 23, are expected to face charges for their alleged crimes. The police are continuing investigations to determine the extent of their involvement in the robbery incident and to identify any additional suspects. The Oyo State Police Command is working to ensure that those responsible for the crime are brought to justice.
The Oyo State Police Command's efforts to curb crime have been commended by residents, who are calling for sustained operations against criminal elements. The command's commitment to protecting lives and property has been reaffirmed, and residents are urged to continue providing timely and credible information to support the police in their efforts to maintain public safety.
Key points
- The Oyo State Police Command arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made pistol and a motorcycle.
- The suspects, identified as Sunday Obasola, Kayode Bamikole, and Durodoye Ayobami, were arrested following a distress call made to the police.
- The case has been transferred to the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) for discreet and thorough investigation.
