Police arrest suspected kidnappers, thieves, armed robbers in Oyo

Oyo State Police Command has revealed that it has arrested some suspects in connection with various offences including kidnapping, theft and armed robbery.

The command disclosed this in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade.

The statement said the suspects, identified as Musa Ajibola, Hassan Mohammadu and Umaru Hassan, were arrested at Latayo farm settlement at Ile-Ido.


The statement read, “Following such credible intelligence provided by members of the public, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, promptly directed a coordinated operation which led to the arrest of three suspects Musa Ajibola, Hassan Mohammadu and Umaru Hassan at Latayo Farm Settlement, Ile-Ido, all of whom have been directly linked to the kidnapping and subsequent release of the victim.

“Following credible intelligence received, regarding the criminal activities of one Ibrahim Adebisi who specialises in stealing motorcycles from where they are parked, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, promptly directed a coordinated operation.

“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and further disclosed that he operates by stealing motorcycles from Ilesa in Osun State and transporting them to the Ojoo area of Ibadan for sale.

“Acting on this revelation, the police team proceeded to the Ojoo axis, where one Hussein Haruna ‘M’, aged 23, was apprehended. He also confessed to being a receiver of stolen motorcycles.

“One of the occupants, Imoleayo Ibrahim ‘M’, was stopped and subjected to a search, during which a locally fabricated pistol was recovered from him, leading to his immediate arrest.

“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed that the firearm was intended for use in robbery operations along the expressway and further disclosed that he works in concert with two accomplices identified as Ibrahim Najeem and Olamilekan who specialize in coordinating and executing such attacks.”