OYO POLICE ARREST 10 ROBBERY SUSPECTS, RECOVER N100M WORTH OF STOLEN ITEMS IN IBADAN
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By ‘Sefiu Ajape
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested ten suspected armed robbers in the Genesis Hotel area of Challenge, Ibadan, and recovered exhibits valued at about ₦100,000,000.00.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state capital.
According to Ayanlade, the suspects are Mukaila Omorayo (male, 48 years), Adekanbi Adesola (male, 39 years), Ahmed Oderinlo (male, 38 years), Samuel Omoseyin (male, 53 years), Ramon Saheed (male, 52 years), Monilola Ajayi (female, 58 years), Akanbi Bisi (female, 51 years), Wasilat Abdullahi (female, 48 years), Bolaji Tanimola (male, 51 years), and Adeola Oyesina (female, 51 years).
He added that a large cache of stolen items was recovered from the suspects, including 40 units of air conditioners, ten washing machines, one electric motorcycle, assorted creams, seven cutting machines, fifteen packs of LED lights, twenty-five packs of furniture gum, numerous trailer spare parts, women’s hair relaxers, wigs, chin chin, as well as furniture and painters’ materials.
The PPRO said, “Operatives of the command, acting on credible intelligence, laid surveillance for weeks before successfully apprehending a notorious armed robbery syndicate at their hideout located within the Genesis Hotel area, Challenge, Ibadan.
“The criminal gang, known for hijacking containers at gunpoint and diverting valuable goods, operates across state lines and was intercepted, leading to the arrest of ten suspects at the scene.
“The suspects include Mukaila Omorayo (male, 48 years), Adekanbi Adesola (male, 39 years), Ahmed Oderinlo (male, 38 years), Samuel Omoseyin (male, 53 years), Ramon Saheed (male, 52 years), Monilola Ajayi (female, 58 years), Akanbi Bisi (female, 51 years), Wasilat Abdullahi (female, 48 years), Bolaji Tanimola (male, 51 years), and Adeola Oyesina (female, 51 years).
“A substantial cache of stolen items was recovered from the suspects, including forty (40) units of air conditioners, ten (10) washing machines, one electric motorcycle, assorted creams, seven cutting machines, fifteen packs of LED lights, twenty-five packs of furniture gum, numerous trailer spare parts, women’s hair relaxers, wigs, chin chin, as well as furniture and painters’ materials. The total value of the recovered exhibits is estimated at ₦100,000,000.00.
“The suspects have confessed to their various involvement in the crime and are currently cooperating with the investigation. Their confessions are aiding ongoing efforts to apprehend other members of the syndicate still at large.”
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, commended the operatives for their professionalism, diligence, and resilience in carrying out the operation.
He also appreciated members of the public for providing credible intelligence, noting that such cooperation remains vital to crime prevention and detection.
The command called for sustained public support and partnership with the police to ensure a safer and more secure society.
The CP further advised hotel operators to support law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities.
“Investigation has revealed that many criminal elements often hibernate in hotels to plan and execute their operations. Consequently, the management of the hotel mentioned in this case has been invited for questioning as part of ongoing investigations.
“The suspects will be charged in court upon conclusion of investigations.”
The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police formation.
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