The police command in Ogun has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered three stolen vehicles and a pistol.

The command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this on Friday, noting that the arrests followed reports of vehicle theft, which prompted a discreet, intelligence-led investigation by detectives.

The suspects were identified as Hammed Olarewaju, Adedokun Ayinde, and Adedokun Adewusi.

He said, “The investigation led to the arrest of Hammed Olarewaju, who was found in possession of a suspicious vehicle plate number. Further inquiry resulted in the arrest of Adedokun Ayinde, identified as the leader of a suspected armed robbery syndicate operating within parts of the state.”

Mr Babaseyi stated that during the operation, a Toyota Sienna previously reported stolen was recovered, along with a fabricated pistol believed to have been used by the suspects.

He added that a Toyota Corolla, earlier stolen by a suspect, Arowolo Taoreed, in Ibadan, was also recovered in Ilaro.

“Similarly, operatives arrested Adedokun Adewusi in connection with another armed robbery incident. Further investigation led to the recovery of a stolen 2017 Lexus RX 350 F-Sport vehicle, traced to Abuja. The vehicle is grey in colour,” Mr Babaseyi added. 

He further noted that a pistol recovered in Ajah, Lagos, is also linked to the same criminal network.

“Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspects are part of a coordinated criminal network involved in vehicle theft and armed robbery activities across Ogun state and neighbouring states,” he said.

Mr Babaseyi said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate and recover additional stolen vehicles.