Get Guardian on GoogleA 26-year-old man, Timothy Ashamu, who allegedly confessed to stealing more than three motorcycles from members of the public in Oke-Odan, Yewa South Local Council, has himself become the victim of an alleged retaliatory attack.
The incident reportedly followed an October 2026 robbery allegation in which Ashamu allegedly dispossessed one Adetunji Vincent of his Bajaj motorcycle along Agosu Road, Oke-Odan.
Police findings revealed that Ashamu allegedly confessed to stealing more than three motorcycles in the area, using hammers, sticks and cutlasses to dispossess his victims.
However, the allegations against him took a disturbing turn when he was reportedly accosted at a farm in Oke-Odan by three individuals who allegedly forced him to ingest a substance suspected to be Gamalin.
Upon receiving the report, detectives from Owode-Yewa Division swiftly mobilised to the area, rescued Ashamu and rushed him to a hospital in Owode-Yewa, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Acting on information provided by the victim, the detectives proceeded to Ihunbo where one Abiodun Oniyide, also known as Aje Alaje, was arrested.
Ashamu subsequently identified him as one of those allegedly involved in administering the substance.
A bottle suspected to have contained Gamalin was recovered as an exhibit. The arrested suspect is in police custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other individuals allegedly involved in the incident.
The case is being prepared for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, for discreet investigation.
The Command also urged residents to report criminal activities promptly and resist all forms of jungle justice and self-help, stressing that the police would protect lives, investigate crimes and pursue justice, irrespective of who is accused.
