Police in Ogun State have arrested two suspects over allege conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearm following a credible intelligence-led operation at a criminal hideout in Ifo area.

The suspects are Adeola Mathew, 47, and Rasheed Omoniyi, 48.

They were arrested on May 9 2026 at about 6:30 a.m., when detectives attached to Ifo Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Kamorudeen Olabisi, acted on credible intelligence and stormed a criminal hideout along Ibogun Road, NITEL Area, Ifo.

Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed this to newsmen in a statement in Abeokuta yesterday.

Babaseyi said that during the operation, Adeola Mathew was apprehended at the scene, while a search conducted at the hideout led to the recovery of one locally made pistol concealed within the premises.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the recovered firearm was allegedly handed over to the suspect by Rasheed Omoniyi, who was subsequently tracked and arrested by the operatives.” he said.

The Police PRO said that a locally made pistol was recovered as exhibit, while investigation is ongoing to ascertain the source of the firearm and the suspects’ possible involvement in other criminal activities.

He said that the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCIID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further discreet investigation and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their swift response and reiterated the Command’s commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety of residents across the state.