Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Ogun State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its fight against armed robbery and carjacking, arresting two suspects and recovering three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges in a follow-up operation that dismantled a notorious syndicate operating across Ogun and Lagos states. The arrests, which were announced on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, by the command's Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, followed a relentless investigation that began with the recovery of a stolen red Toyota Matrix in April 2026.
The operation, executed by operatives of the Anti-Robbery Team, was a direct result of sustained tactical intelligence and operational follow-ups mounted by the command after the initial recovery of the stolen vehicle. Continuing on the leads established from the April incident, operatives extended their operational reach and successfully tracked down the two suspects to their respective hideouts in the Babaode area along Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State, and in the Command area of Lagos State. The suspects, identified as 46-year-old Adeyinka Onakomaya and 48-year-old Olayiwola Kehinde, were arrested in a coordinated operation that also led to the recovery of three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the two arrested suspects, alongside other members of their gang, masterminded the April robbery incident and participated in a series of armed robbery operations and violent vehicle snatchings across Ota, Iju, Babaode, and Atan areas of Ogun State. During interrogation, both suspects confessed to their involvement in various armed robbery crimes within the region and are currently cooperating with detectives by providing useful information to aid the ongoing investigation. Efforts are being intensified to track down, identify, and arrest other fleeing members of the criminal syndicate for possible prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives of the Anti-Robbery Team for their tenacity, operational efficiency, and commitment to follow-up investigations. He noted that the recovery of the firearms and the arrest of key syndicate members underscore the command's determination not to leave any criminal investigation incomplete. The CP reassured residents of Ogun State that the command remains firm in its resolve to dismantle armed robbery networks and ensure that the state remains unsafe for criminal elements.
The arrests and recoveries mark a significant victory in the ongoing fight against armed robbery and carjacking in Ogun State. The dismantling of the syndicate, which operated across multiple areas, has dealt a blow to criminal networks that have terrorised residents and commuters. The recovery of three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges is particularly significant, as it prevents these weapons from being used in future crimes.
The Ogun State Police Command has urged residents to remain vigilant and continuously support the police by reporting suspicious movements, persons, or activities within their communities. The command has provided emergency contact numbers for the public to report suspicious activities: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency Lines: 09164859299 | 09154293464.
As the investigation continues and the manhunt for other fleeing members of the syndicate intensifies, the arrest of Onakomaya and Kehinde serves as a strong deterrent to would-be criminals and a reassurance to the public that the police are committed to their safety. The message from the Ogun State Police Command is clear: no matter how far criminals run or how long they hide, the long arm of the law will eventually catch up with them.
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