By Ebinum Samuel
Operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS) of Ogun State Police Command, have arrested two suspects, a father and his teenage son for unlawful possession of a firearm. The suspects, identified as Joseph Kehinde ‘M’, aged 38, and John Joseph ‘M’, aged 13, were apprehended along the Shagamu – Ogijo Road axis.
According to the Command spokesman, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Sunday, 5th April 2026, at about 1100hrs, the operatives, while on stop-and-search duty at the Lafarge area along Shagamu/Ogijo Road, intercepted a tricycle conveying the younger suspect. A search conducted on him led to the recovery of one locally made pistol, one live cartridge, and a mask, the ownership of which he could not satisfactorily explain. The suspect, however, claimed that the firearm belonged to his father.
Following this disclosure, operatives intensified efforts, leading to the arrest of the father, Joseph Kehinde ‘M’, aged 38. Both suspects, along with the recovered exhibits, have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation. Investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the case. The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commends the vigilance and professionalism of the operatives. He reiterates the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on illegal possession of firearms and other criminal activities, assuring residents of sustained efforts to ensure safety and security across the State. He further urges members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police.
Members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious activities or security concerns through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.
