Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspects over alleged conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearm in Ifo area of the state.
The suspects, identified as Adeola Mathew, aged 47, and Rasheed Omoniyi, aged 48, were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation carried out by detectives attached to the Ifo Division.
Police say the operation took place in the early hours of Friday along Ibogun Road in the NITEL area of Ifo, following credible intelligence on activities at a suspected criminal hideout.
According to the police, Adeola Mathew was arrested at the scene, while a search of the premises led to the recovery of a locally made pistol concealed within the hideout.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the firearm was allegedly handed over to the suspect by Rasheed Omoniyi, who was later tracked and arrested by the operatives.
The police say the recovered pistol has been secured as exhibit, while investigations continue to determine the source of the weapon and the suspects’ possible links to other criminal activities.
The case is expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and prosecution.
Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their swift response and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling crime and ensuring the safety of residents across the state.
The command also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements and activities to security agencies.
