Police Arrest Six Suspected Robbers in Oyo State
The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended six suspected armed robbers following a five-week intelligence operation in Ibadan, the state capital. The suspects were taken into custody at a hideout in the city on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at around 4:15 am, according to a statement released by the command.
Intelligence Gathering Leads to Arrests
The operation was conducted through surveillance and intelligence gathering, which led to the discovery of the suspects' hideout. During the arrest, the police recovered five firearms, ammunition, and four cutlasses from the suspects.
Suspects' Identities and Hometown
- Suspect 1: Aliyu Oluseyi - Hometown: Oyo
- Suspect 2: Adebayo Adeniyi - Hometown: Ibadan
- Suspect 3: Adebayo Adelabu - Hometown: Ibadan
- Suspect 4: Adewale Taiwo - Hometown: Ibadan
- Suspect 5: Olatunde Olatunde - Hometown: Ibadan
- Suspect 6: Ayodele Adebayo - Hometown: Ibadan
All the suspects are natives of Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State. The police are currently investigating the suspects for their alleged involvement in various crimes, including armed robbery, in the Ibadan metropolis.
Police Statement on Arrest
"The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the public that six suspected armed robbers have been arrested in Ibadan," the statement reads. "The suspects were apprehended following intelligence gathered during a five-week operation. The police recovered five firearms, ammunition, and four cutlasses from the suspects."
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