The Ogun State Police Command has announced the arrest of 11 suspects and the recovery of stolen vehicles, firearms, and other items during operations conducted between September 16 and 26, 2026. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the successes were achieved through effective policing, targeted operations, and proactive enforcement. The operations were led by Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni.
Among the items recovered were two suspected stolen vehicles, three firearms, 25 Automated Teller Machine cards, multiple mobile phones, and assorted electrical materials. The police also impounded eight vehicles for obstructing traffic during a "No Parking" operation around the Sagamu Interchange Bridge. The operations were carried out across various divisions, including Owode Egba, Olorunda, and Igbesa.
On September 17, detectives from the Owode Egba Division recovered a stolen commercial TVS motorcycle and arrested two suspects, Rasheed Abdul and Saula Meshinoye. An accomplice, Saheed, remains at large. The police are investigating and efforts are underway to apprehend the fleeing suspect. The recovered motorcycle was reported stolen by its owner on September 16.
In another operation, operatives from the Olorunda Division intercepted three persons conveying stolen electrical materials on a motorcycle along Ayetoro Road on September 19. Two suspects, Mutiu Gafar and Fatai Obasanmi, were arrested, while a third suspect, Tosin, escaped. The recovered items included bundles of electrical wiring, a change-over electrical box, and a circuit breaker box.
SWAT operatives from Base 7, Abule-Iroko, arrested three suspects on September 21 after intercepting an unregistered tricycle and an unregistered TVS motorcycle around Dalemo, Ota. The suspects, Olamide Ayandele, Tope Samuel, and Ayo Peter Ojo, were linked to alleged vehicle theft around the Ijoko axis. The police are working to identify and apprehend other persons connected to the alleged activities.
The Igbesa Division arrested Ameachine Anthony on September 22 over an alleged N2.5m fraud. The police recovered 25 ATM cards and multiple mobile phones from him. Preliminary investigation indicates an alleged scheme involving utility bills and newly acquired SIM cards used to facilitate bank accounts and fraudulent transactions. The suspect and exhibits were transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
The Ogun State Police Command has commended the officers for their vigilance and professionalism, as well as members of the public for their cooperation. The Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the command's commitment to proactive policing and urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information to the police. Residents can contact the Ogun State Police Command through the Gateway Shield distress lines for police assistance or to report security concerns.
Key points
- The Ogun State Police Command arrested 11 suspects and recovered stolen vehicles, firearms, and ATM cards during operations across the state.
- The police impounded eight vehicles for obstructing traffic during a "No Parking" operation around the Sagamu Interchange Bridge.
- The operations were led by Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni and conducted across various divisions, including Owode Egba, Olorunda, and Igbesa.
