By Ebinum Samuel
Operatives of Ifo Division, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested two suspects, Adeola Mathew ‘M’ aged 47 years and Rasheed Omoniyi ‘M’ aged 48 years, over conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearm, following a credible intelligence-led operation at a criminal hideout in Ifo area of Ogun State.
The arrest, according to the police spokesman in the state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, was effected on Friday, 9th May 2026, at about 6:30 a.m., when detectives attached to Ifo Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Kamorudeen Olabisi, acted on credible intelligence and stormed a criminal hideout along Ibogun Road, NITEL Area, Ifo.
During the operation, Adeola Mathew was apprehended at the scene, while a search conducted at the hideout led to the recovery of one locally made pistol concealed within the premises.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the recovered firearm was allegedly handed over to the suspect by Rasheed Omoniyi, who was subsequently tracked and arrested by the operatives.
The recovered locally made pistol has been secured as exhibit, while investigation is ongoing to ascertain the source of the firearm and the suspects’ possible involvement in other criminal activities.
The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCIID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further discreet investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commends the operatives for their swift response and reiterates the Command’s commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety of residents across the State.
Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency Lines: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, 0708 497 2994.
