Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
Ibadan — The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers in Ibadan, the state capital, in a targeted operation aimed at curbing rising incidents of violent crime across the metropolis.
Police Public Relations Officer Olayinka Ayanlade confirmed the arrests on Thursday, identifying the suspects as Abdulrahman Rasheed, 19; Biodun Fatai, 18; and Muiz Salawudeen, 18. Authorities said the trio was apprehended after operatives intercepted an unregistered tricycle, commonly referred to as “Keke Maruwa,” which was allegedly being used to transport the suspects during their criminal operations.
A locally fabricated single-barrel gun, modified for concealment, was recovered from the suspects at the time of arrest. The police emphasized that the firearm was capable of being easily hidden, making it particularly dangerous for unsuspecting victims.
According to the statement, the suspects are currently in police custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations. During preliminary interrogation by the Monitoring Unit, the suspects reportedly confessed to multiple armed robbery incidents in Ibadan and other parts of Oyo State, admitting that they specialized in snatching mobile phones and motorcycles and dispossessing residents of valuables at gunpoint.
Authorities noted that the suspects are cooperating with investigators as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating within the state. Police officials have also called on members of the public to provide information on criminal activities to assist security agencies in preventing similar offences in the future.
The arrest reflects the command’s commitment to proactive, intelligence-led policing to enhance public safety and reduce the threat of armed robberies in Ibadan.
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