Police bust robbery syndicate in Ibadan, recover goods worth N100m

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested ten suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate in Ibadan, recovering stolen items valued at about ₦100 million during the operation.

The arrests were made in the Genesis Hotel area of Challenge, following weeks of surveillance by operatives who acted on credible intelligence.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade.

Those arrested include Mukaila Omorayo (48), Adekanbi Adesola (39), Ahmed Oderinlo (38), Samuel Omoseyin (53), Ramon Saheed (52), Monilola Ajayi (58), Akanbi Bisi (51), Wasilat Abdullahi (48), Bolaji Tanimola (51), and Adeola Oyesina (51).

According to the police, the suspects were linked to a gang notorious for hijacking containers and diverting valuable goods across different states.

The spokesperson said, “Operatives of the command, acting on credible intelligence, laid surveillance for weeks before successfully apprehending a notorious armed robbery syndicate at their hideout located within the Genesis Hotel area, Challenge, Ibadan.

“The criminal gang, known for hijacking containers at gunpoint and diverting valuable goods, operates across state lines and was intercepted, leading to the arrest of ten suspects at the scene.

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“The suspects include Mukaila Omorayo (male, 48 years), Adekanbi Adesola (male, 39 years), Ahmed Oderinlo (male, 38 years), Samuel Omoseyin (male, 53 years), Ramon Saheed (male, 52 years), Monilola Ajayi (female, 58 years), Akanbi Bisi (female, 51 years), Wasilat Abdullahi (female, 48 years), Bolaji Tanimola (male, 51 years), and Adeola Oyesina (female, 51 years).

“A substantial cache of stolen items was recovered from the suspects, including forty (40) units of air conditioners, ten (10) washing machines, one electric motorcycle, assorted creams, seven cutting machines, fifteen packs of LED lights, twenty-five packs of furniture gum, numerous trailer spare parts, women’s hair relaxers, wigs, chin chin, as well as furniture and painters’ materials. The total value of the recovered exhibits is estimated at ₦100,000,000.00.

“The suspects have confessed to their various involvement in the crime and are currently cooperating with the investigation. Their confessions are aiding ongoing efforts to apprehend other members of the syndicate still at large.”

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Olugbenga Abimbola, commended the officers involved for their professionalism and persistence in cracking the case.

He also thanked members of the public for providing useful information, noting that such cooperation remains vital in tackling crime.

The command urged residents to continue supporting law enforcement agencies to enhance safety and security across the state.

The police also advised hotel operators to be more vigilant and work closely with security agencies by reporting suspicious activities.

“Investigation has revealed that many criminal elements often hibernate in hotels to plan and execute their operations. Consequently, the management of the hotel mentioned in this case has been invited for questioning as part of ongoing investigations.

“The suspects will be charged in court upon conclusion of investigations.”

The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to remain alert and promptly report any suspicious movements to the nearest police station.

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