Ogun Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber With Firearm

Men of the Ogun State Police Command on Thursday arrested a man suspected to be an armed robber with a firearm and three live cartridges.

Identified as Imole Àjàyí, the 28-year-old was apprehended at approximately 8:30 PM during a stop-and-search operation on Orita/Idi-Oke Road.

A statement issued by Police Public Affairs Officer, SP Omotola Odutola revealed that policemen on a routine stop and search exercise apprehended the Area 5 Iperin Opic Estate resident as he “attempted to hide a bag while riding his motorcycle and pretended not to know its contents.

“Police suspect that he may be involved in the activities of “one-chance” armed robbers, who use motorcycles to scout for stranded vehicles on the highway, targeting both commercial and private car owners in distress.

“Upon searching his bag, officers discovered a single-barrel shotgun along with three live cartridges. Ajayi struggled to provide a satisfactory explanation for the firearm’s presence in his possession.

“He further claimed that a person named Samson, also known as Samora, from Omilende, had given him the bag and asserted that it belonged to Samson. Law enforcement is currently working to locate this individual.” Said Odutola’s statement.

The case is set to be referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Abeokuta for further investigation.