… launch manhunt for fleeing suspects

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 30-year-old suspected cultist and armed robber, Idris Obarayi, in Oke Ago-Owu in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of the state capital.

The operatives also recovered a locally made pistol and one live cartridge from the suspect.

The suspect was arrested following a distress report received at about 2:30 a.m. on 20 October 2026 concerning suspected gunfire and screams in the Oke Ago-Owu area.

Spokesperson of the Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed this to newsmen in a statement in Abeokuta, yesterday.

Babaseyi said that upon the report received the operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit mobilized to the scene.

He said that on sighting the police, the suspect fled and abandoned the firearm and ammunition during the pursuit.

Babaseyi said that the suspect was later arrested the same day at about 5:45p.m, following a sustained tracking and investigative efforts that led the operatives to his hide out at Ita Ogboni, Igbore, Abeokuta.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect allegedly admitted to membership of the Aiye confraternity and claimed ownership of the recovered items.” he said.

Babaseyi added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and establish the full circumstances of the incident.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, MNIPR, commended the SWAT operatives for their prompt response and effective follow-up, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to proactive policing and the swift apprehension of criminal suspects.

Ojajuni assured residents that credible information would continue to receive prompt attention and that operations to identify and apprehend the fleeing suspects would be sustained.

He urged residents to go about their lawful activities and report suspicious incidents through appropriate police channels, assuring the public of its continued vigilance in safeguarding lives and property across the state.