The police command in Oyo State, on Wednesday, said it recorded a series of operational successes, demonstrating its commitment to eradicating crime and maintaining law and order.

In a statement issued by its spokesman, Ayanlade Olayinka, the command said it neutralised four different criminal incidents, which posed threats to residents’ lives and property.

“The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of a series of significant operational successes recorded across the State, reflecting its sustained, intelligence-driven, and proactive policing strategy aimed at ridding Oyo State of crime, enhancing public safety, and maintaining law and order,” the statement said.

It added, “Through swift action, targeted intelligence gathering, and coordinated operational deployments, the Command has consistently neutralized threats to lives and property, dismantled criminal networks, and restored public confidence in the security architecture of the State.”

Detailing each incident in turn, Mr Olayinka said the command recovered a locally fabricated single-barrel gun from a suspect identified as Yaru Saka at Budo Panu area of Tede.

According to the spokesman, the suspect, who has being cooperating with investigation, confessed to the murder of one Amodu Saliu.

Mr Olayinka said the command, however, released the corpse of the deceased to family members following a request for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

 “In continuation of its proactive measures against violent crime, the Command recorded a major breakthrough at Budo Panu area of Tede following a reported murder. Acting promptly on credible intelligence, operatives arrested Yaru Saka (male, adult) in connection with the death of Amodu Saliu (male), recovering a locally fabricated single-barrel gun at the scene,” the statement said.

In another incident, the command said it neutralized a cult-related disturbance at Jobele area and arrested two suspects, identified as Sammod Bologun (29) and Katie Suleiman (24), in connection with the altercation.

According to the police, prompt response to the violent fracas scene helped in rescuing a resident of the community, identified as Abraham Atunde (35), who was stabbed during the clash.

“Operatives responded promptly to information regarding a violent fracas, rescuing Abraham Atunde (male), aged 35, who had sustained stab injuries. A blood-stained knife, recovered at the scene, was linked to the attack and injuries sustained,” the police spokesman said.

“The suspects confessed to their involvement in the cult-related violence and are providing actionable intelligence that is assisting ongoing operations to apprehend other fleeing members of the group,” he said.

In a different incident, the command said it arrested one Isiaka Muhammed (23), who was in possession of a blood-stained cutlass, following a formal report by an assaulted victim.

According to the police spokesperson, the suspect confessed to cutting the left hand of a night guard, named Adeniran Ramon (50) in the early hours of February 1 in Elekara area, Ilora, in Oyo town.

Mr Olayinka stated, “Adeniran Ramon (male), aged 50, reported that while on duty as a night guard in the early hours of 1st February 2026, he was attacked by an assailant armed with a cutlass, resulting in the severance of his left hand from the wrist.”

“Operatives promptly arrested Isiaka Muhammed (male), aged 23, in possession of a blood-stained cutlass. The suspect confessed to the crime, confirming the violent nature of the altercation,” the spokesman noted.

Also, the command said it intercepted three suspects involved in organised property crime at Salami-Ibachi area in Ibadan.

According to the police spokesperson, the suspects were caught conveying stolen electronic and household items in a Toyota Liteace bus, which bore Oyo State commercial colour and registration number MNY 759 YN.

Mr Olayinka stated, “Acting on timely intelligence and community reports, operatives intercepted three suspects inside a Toyota Liteace bus with Oyo State commercial colour, registration MNY 759 YN, which was loaded with suspected stolen electronic and household items.”

“The suspects were identified as Rukayat Favour Umar (female), aged 17; Mubarak Umar (male), aged 26, both of Eleyele area, Ibadan; and Jimoh Ibrahim (male), aged 49, of Oke-Ado area, Ibadan.” 

“Investigation revealed that the suspects have been engaged in burglary activities within the area for some time and had remained on the Command’s intelligence radar prior to their arrest. They confessed to the crime and to previous burglary incidents within the metropolis,” he said.

The police spokesman noted that investigation, incuding CCTV reviews of earlier incidents, confirmed the suspects’ involvement in previous burglary incidents. 

Promising justice, the command assured that all suspects found culpable would be charged to court after investigations are completed.

Reaffirming its commitment to sustaining the fight against assorted crimes in the state, the command encouraged members of the public to cooperate and continue to provide timely and credible information necessary to detect, prevent and respond to criminal activities.