The command said that the hideout, situated in Olomi area of Ibadan, was used by a suspect, named Oluwadamilare Adedayo, to stock large consignments of illicit drugs.
Mr Olayinka said that a dispute arose between the two warring local communities over a tract of land known as Amosiko, divided into three parts, namely Ito, Agere and Sando.
Mr Olayinka said the command recovered a locally fabricated single-barrel gun from a suspect.
About 10 to 15 gunmen attacked ASP Entonu Shaibu and his patrol team on Saturday at about 1:30 p.m., leading to the death of Aliu Oluwole.
The police said operatives recorded the success during a stop-and-search exercise.
The state police spokesperson said the operation was part of the command’s proactive policing strategies.
The police command in Oyo state says it has rescued kidnapped victims, arrested alleged murderers, and foiled abductions across the state.
A copy of the note, which has gone viral, indicated that the attack was planned for January 20, 2026.
The police command in Oyo has issued a safety advisory over rising cases of drowning.
The commissioner of police assured residents of the command’s commitment to safeguarding critical national infrastructure.
