The Ogun State Police Command, has recorded a decisive breakthroughs across Abeokuta, Wasimi and Ibafo, leading with the arrest of six suspects Afisu Awesu Bala Aminu , Moruf Sodiq alias “Okiki”, Mumuni Amodu alias “Stone”, Abayomi John ‘M’ alias “Ibafo”, and Mr Adeboye Ojesina

The command spokeperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi disclosed that the operations was carried out following actionable intelligence, led to the disruption of multiple criminal networks involved in illegal possession of firearms, armed intimidation, theft, conspiracy, and receiving stolen property.

According to him , “Recovered exhibits include one pump-action rifle, one locally fabricated pistol, two live cartridges, one expended cartridge, five generators, and nine Android mobile phones suspected to have been stolen.

Babaseyi stated that while the operatives were acting on credible intelligence on May 30, 2026, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit swiftly trailed and arrested Moruf Sodiq alias “Okiki”, a key suspect linked to a coordinated generator theft network operating within Abeokuta and environs.

He explained that the suspect promptly led operatives to Mumuni Amodu ‘M’ alias “Stone”, identified as the receiver of stolen property. A swift search of the premises led to the recovery of four Elepaq generators, one Sumec Fireman generator, and nine Android mobile phones suspected to have been recently stolen.

The police image maker added that in another sting operation, operatives arrested Abayomi John alias “Ibafo”, a motorcyclist who allegedly provided rapid logistics support, conveying suspects to targeted locations during operations.

He emphasized that the suspects are currently in custody while discreet investigation continues to identify and arrest other members of the syndicate.

    
He maintained while that On June 12, operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit swiftly apprehended Mr Adeboye Ojesina ‘M’, aged 58 years, in connection with unlawful possession of firearms and alleged use of same to threaten residents within Wasimi and adjoining communities.

Babaseyi noted that prompt search led to the recovery of one locally fabricated pistol, one pump-action rifle, two live cartridges, and one expended cartridge.

He stresssed that the suspect initially denied ownership but later made a statement claiming he recovered the pistol within the area and discharged a round to test its functionality, while also alleging the pump-action rifle was handed over to him by an unidentified individual currently being trailed by operatives.

“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other persons connected to the case, while the suspect remains in custody as investigation progresses.”

    Meanwhile On June 13, 2026, operatives attached to Ibafo Division, acting swiftly on a complaint of theft at a site in Igbeti Sote Village via Ibafo, launched immediate investigative action which led to the interception of Afisu Awesu ‘M’ while attempting to steal a forklift engine component with an accomplice who escaped.

The command spokeperson further added that investigation revealed that the suspects had earlier stolen forklift tyres from the same location and disposed of same to Bala Aminu ‘M’ of Kara, Ibafo. Acting without delay, detectives arrested Bala Aminu as the alleged receiver of stolen property.

He noted that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice and fully dismantle the criminal network. The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajunj commended the swift response, professionalism, and operational efficiency of the VCRU, SWAT, and Ibafo Division in the execution of these successful operations.

The CP reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to rapid, intelligence-driven policing and sustained pressure on criminal elements to ensure they have no space to operate within Ogun State. He further assures residents of continued proactive policing and swift response to security threats.