Oyo Police Arrest Three Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Pistol, Live Cartridge
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers following a swift response to a distress call reporting a robbery incident around Sumal Junction Roundabout, Ibadan.
The Command disclosed this in a press release issued on Sunday, October 11, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, noting that the operation underscored the police commitment to protecting lives and property and curbing criminal activities across the state.
According to the statement, the incident occurred on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at about 9:15 p.m., when the Divisional Police Officer of Oluyole Division received information that some armed men were attacking and dispossessing members of the public of their belongings around the location.
Acting on the information, a police patrol team was immediately deployed to the scene, where officers confronted the suspects and arrested three individuals identified as Sunday Obasola, 29; Kayode Bamikole, 28; and Durodoye Ayobami, 23.
The police said the operation also led to the recovery of a black TVS motorcycle with registration number AKN 808 QF, a cut-to-size locally fabricated pistol and one live cartridge. The recovered items have been secured as exhibits to aid further investigation.
The statement added that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects allegedly robbed a tricycle driver and two passengers and injured other persons during their operations.
The three suspects remain in police custody, while the case has been transferred to the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Eleyele, Ibadan, for discreet and thorough investigation.
The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, reiterated the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property through prompt responses to distress calls, intelligence-led policing and sustained operations against criminal elements.
The Command urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and criminal activities to security agencies, stressing that timely and credible information from members of the public remains vital to maintaining security across the state.
Residents can contact the Oyo State Call Response Centre on the toll-free line 615 or reach the Police Command Control Room on 08081768614 and 07055495413 to report emergencies or provide useful information.