Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber, Land Grabber, Recover Firearms, Ammunition in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of a criminal syndicate allegedly involved in armed robbery, land grabbing and other violent crimes within the Ibadan metropolis.
The suspect, identified as Arowolo Ademola Adeyemo, popularly known as Demmy, was arrested by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Oyo Base, following credible and actionable intelligence about the activities of the syndicate.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the operation was carried out at about 2:45am on August 15, 2026, after operatives received information that members of the syndicate had converged at a hideout in the Soka area of Ibadan.
The police said preliminary interrogation showed that the suspect confessed to involvement in land grabbing, armed robbery and other violent crimes.
According to the Command, the information provided by the suspect has yielded useful leads that could assist investigators in identifying other members of the syndicate and determining the extent of their involvement in related criminal activities.
Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber, Land Grabber, Recover Firearms, Ammunition in Ibadan
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Aug 17, 2026