Ogun State Police Command announced that it has arrested 11 suspects and recovered stolen vehicles, firearms and 25 ATM cards during a series of operations carried out across the state.
The arrests were made in multiple locations within Ogun State, although the police did not disclose the specific towns or districts involved. All 11 individuals are now in police custody pending further investigation.
In addition to the arrests, officers seized a range of stolen property. The items recovered include:
- Several motor vehicles reported as stolen
- Firearms of unspecified type
- Twenty‑five ATM cards linked to fraudulent transactions
Ogun State, situated in southwestern Nigeria, has faced a rise in property crime and illegal firearms circulation in recent years. The police command has indicated that the recent operations are part of a broader strategy to curb such criminal activity and protect residents.
Police officials said the successful arrests and recoveries demonstrate the force’s ongoing commitment to enforcing the law and disrupting criminal networks operating in the region.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>