Police Nab Father, Son, Recover Four Firearms in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested five suspects, including a father and his son, during separate intelligence-led operations that led to the recovery of four firearms across different parts of the state.

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The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, noting that the operations also led to the recovery of a stolen Tecno Android phone valued at N180,000 and a live cartridge.

According to the statement, operatives attached to the Afon Division arrested Fatai Adegbola and his 23-year-old son, Waliu, following a report of theft received on May 22, 2026.

The police said Waliu allegedly stole a Tecno Android phone from a residential apartment on May 8 before operatives tracked him through credible intelligence and recovered the device.

“A search warrant executed at the suspects’ residence led to the recovery of a locally made pistol and a Dane gun concealed within the premises,” the statement added.

In another operation, operatives of the Ilisan Remo Division reportedly recovered a locally fabricated pistol and one live cartridge during a routine patrol around the Ilisan Remo Roundabout on May 27.

The police explained that the firearm was abandoned at the scene and had since been deposited in the division’s armoury, while efforts were ongoing to trace its ownership.

Similarly, operatives of the Ode Remo Division arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Inioluwa Adesanya, over the alleged theft of a Dane gun belonging to a resident.

Investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly gained access to the victim’s residence as a carpenter’s assistant hired for renovation work before stealing the firearm.

The command stated that Adesanya confessed to the crime during interrogation and admitted being a member of the Aye confraternity.

Police authorities also alleged that the suspect disclosed that the stolen weapon had been modified to aid concealment.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for what he described as professionalism and effective intelligence gathering.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling violent crimes, cult-related activities, armed robbery, and illegal possession of firearms across the state.

The police added that all the suspects and recovered exhibits had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and prosecution.