Ogun police arrest vigilante for shooting three residents
The Ogun State police command on Sunday, said it has arrested a vigilante, Mutiu Sadiku, for allegedly shooting and injuring three people while returning from a farm in the Osiele area of the state.
According to Oluseyi Babaseyi, the police spokesperson, the incident occurred on Saturday at the Sawmill area under Odeda division.
“On 18th April 2026, at about 2013hrs, a shooting incident occurred at the Sawmill area of Osiele under Odeda Division,” Mr Babaseyi said.
He further stated that preliminary investigation revealed that the incident involved a local vigilante member, Mutiu Sadiku ‘m’, who allegedly discharged a firearm accidentally while returning from the farm.
“The discharge resulted in injuries to three persons. The suspect has been apprehended, and the firearm used in the incident has been recovered through collaboration with the Amotekun Corps.
“The victims were promptly taken to medical facilities, where they received treatment and are currently in stable condition, responding well to treatment,” he said.
Mr Babaseyi stated that the suspect’s case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCIID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and possible prosecution.
He further urged members of the public are to report any suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111 Emergency Lines: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, 0708 497 2994.
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