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Detectives of the Anti-Robbery Squad, attached to the Ogun State Police Command, have arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered three stolen vehicles and a pistol.
In a statement on Friday, the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, identified the suspects as Hammed Olarewaju, Adedokun Ayinde, and Adedokun Adewusi.
The operation, according to the statement, followed reports of vehicle theft in the area, prompting a discreet and intelligence-led investigation by detectives of the Unit.
The Police Public Relations Officer said the investigation led to the arrest of Hammed Olarewaju, who was found in possession of a suspicious vehicle plate number.
He noted that further inquiry resulted in the arrest of Adedokun Ayinde, identified as the leader of a suspected armed robbery syndicate operating within parts of the State.
“During the operation, a Toyota Sienna previously stolen was recovered, along with a fabricated pistol believed to have been used by the suspects in the commission of the crimes.
“In a related development, a Toyota Corolla earlier stolen at Ilaro was recovered from one Arowolo Taoreed in Ibadan, Oyo State.
“Similarly, operatives arrested Adedokun Adewusi in connection with another armed robbery incident. Further investigation led to the recovery of a stolen 2017 Lexus RX 350 F-Sport vehicle, traced to Abuja. The vehicle is grey in colour. A pistol recovered at Ajah, Lagos State, is also linked to the same criminal network.
“Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspects are part of a coordinated criminal network involved in vehicle theft and armed robbery activities across Ogun State and neighbouring states.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate and recover additional stolen vehicles”, the statement added.
