Operatives of the Quick Response Squad, QRS Ogun State Police Command, have arrested two suspects, a father and his teenage son, for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm.
The suspects, identified as Joseph Kehinde, 38, and John Joseph, 13, were apprehended along the Shagamu/Ogijo Road axis.
Police said the arrest followed a stop-and-search operation carried out on April 5, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m. in the Lafarge area. During the exercise, officers intercepted a tricycle conveying the teenager, and a search reportedly led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, a live cartridge, and a mask.
The suspect was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the items but allegedly claimed the firearm belonged to his father. This led to the subsequent arrest of the elder suspect.
Both individuals, along with the recovered items, have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation. Police said they would be charged to court upon conclusion of the probe.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their vigilance and professionalism, reiterating the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on illegal firearms and criminal activities.
He also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support security efforts across the state.
