By Ebinum Samuel
Operatives of the Anti-Robbery Team, Ogun State Police Command have recorded another major breakthrough with the arrest of two suspects, Adeyinka Onakomaya ‘m’ aged 46, and Olayiwola Kehinde ‘m’ aged 48, over their alleged involvement in armed robbery, carjacking, and unlawful possession of firearms. The operation, which follows up on the April 2026 recovery of a stolen red Toyota Matrix, also led to the recovery of three locally made pistols and eighteen (18) live cartridges, significantly disrupting a notorious syndicate operating across Ogun.
The breakthrough, according to the spokesman of the police in the state, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, is a direct result of relentless operational follow-ups and sustained tactical intelligence mounted by the Command’s Anti-Robbery Team following the initial recovery of the red Toyota Matrix vehicle after an armed robbery incident reported in April 2026.
He said continuing on the leads established from the initial incident, operatives extended their operational reach and successfully tracked down the two suspects to their respective hideouts in the Babaode area along Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State and Command area of Lagos State respectively.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the two arrested suspects, alongside other members of their gang, masterminded the April robbery incident and participated in a series of armed robbery operations and violent vehicle snatchings across Ota, Iju, Babaode, and Atan areas of Ogun State.
Upon their arrest, a thorough search led to the recovery of three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges. During interrogation, both suspects confessed to their involvement in various armed robbery crimes within the region and are currently cooperating with detectives by providing useful information to aid the ongoing investigation.
Efforts are being intensified to track down, identify, and arrest other fleeing members of the criminal syndicate for possible prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives of the Anti-Robbery Team for their tenacity, operational efficiency, and commitment to follow-up investigations. He noted that the recovery of the firearms and the arrest of key syndicate members underscore the Command’s determination not to leave any criminal investigation incomplete.
