The police command in Ogun says it has arrested a father, his son and one other suspect in separate intelligence-led operations across the state.
DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Friday.
Babaseyi explained that the command also recovered four firearms, one live cartridge and a stolen Tecno Android phone valued at N180,000 during the operations.
The police spokesperson said operatives of Afon Division arrested father and son over an alleged theft and illegal possession of firearms.
He said the son allegedly stole a Tecno Android phone from a residential apartment on May 8.
According to him, operatives tracked and recovered the stolen phone following credible intelligence.
Babaseyi stated that a search warrant executed at the suspects’ residence led to the recovery of a locally made pistol and a dane gun.
He added that the suspects remained in custody while investigation continued, to determine possible accomplices.
The spokesperson further said operatives of Ilisan-Remo Division recovered a locally fabricated pistol and one live cartridge during patrol on Wednesday.
He explained that the firearm was discovered abandoned at the Ilisan-Remo roundabout and secured by the patrol team.
Babaseyi said investigation had commenced to trace the origin and ownership of the recovered weapon.
He also disclosed that operatives of Ode-Remo Division arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly stealing a dane gun.
According to him, the suspect gained access to the complainant’s residence as a carpenter’s assistant engaged for renovation work.
Babaseyi said the suspect later confessed to the offence and admitted membership of the Aye confraternity.
He added that the suspect claimed the firearm had been modified for concealment purposes.
The PPRO said all cases have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and prosecution.
He quoted the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, as commending operatives for professionalism and effective intelligence-led policing.
Babaseyi said the commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling cultism, armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms statewide.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities. (NAN)
