OYO POLICE DETAIN 19-YEAR-OLD AND ASSOCIATES OVER ROBBERY ALLEGATIONS
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By: Fasasi Hammad
The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended a 19-year-old and two teenage accomplices suspected of carrying out a series of armed robberies across Ibadan.
The arrests were made during a proactive stop-and-search operation conducted by the Command’s Operations Department, confirmed in a statement on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka.
The suspects were intercepted while travelling in an unregistered tricycle, locally known as “Keke Maruwa.” A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a concealed weapon.
“A meticulous search of the tricycle resulted in the recovery of a locally fabricated single-barrel gun, modified for concealment. The immediate arrest of the suspects reflects the vigilance of our operatives and the effectiveness of the stop-and-search strategy,” the statement said.
The suspects have been identified as Abdulrahman Rasheed, 19, Biodun Fatai, 18, and Muiz Salawudeen, 18. During questioning, they reportedly confessed to multiple armed robberies in Ibadan and other parts of Oyo State, specialising in snatching mobile phones, motorcycles, and other valuables at gunpoint.
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Following the arrest, the Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, directed that the case be handed over to the Command Monitoring Unit for a discreet, intelligence-led investigation.
DSP Ayanlade added, “The suspects admitted involvement in several armed robbery cases across Ibadan and Oyo State. This arrest underscores the effectiveness of proactive policing combined with intelligence-driven operations.”
The Oyo State Police Command praised the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for supporting strategic initiatives aimed at safeguarding lives and property.
The suspects remain in custody and are cooperating with investigations. They are expected to be charged to court upon conclusion of the inquiry. Residents are urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities through the state’s emergency toll-free line (615).
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