Ogun Police Nabs Three Phone Thieves

The Ogun State Police Command has revealed that it has apprehended three members of a robbery syndicate.

The robbers who were arrested on Saturday, May 6, 2023, had earlier invaded the phone market popularly known as Tarmarc on April 12, 2023.

During the robbery operation, one of the traders, Dayo Bankole was killed after carting away several highly valued phones. 

The suspects, Ajayi Kayode, Habeeb Idowu and Temitayo Oresanya were arrested following information received by policemen attached to Kemta Divisional headquarters.

Abimbola Oyeyemi, Ogun Command Police spokesperson stated that the suspects have been hibernating at the Abule-Ake area of Kemta for some time in order to evade Police arrest. 

"Upon the information, the DPO Kemta Division, CSP Adeniyi Adekunle, mobilized his men and moved to the scene where the three suspects were apprehended. 

"Two amongst the suspects have confessed their participation in the robbery incident, while the third one Temitayo Oresanya though affirmed to be a member of the same cult group with them claimed that he didn't participate in the robbery.

"He stated further that Ajayi Kayode and Habeeb Idowu came to his house at Abule Ake to hide from the police after their robbery escapade.

"One of the robbers by name Sakiru Adeniji was arrested at the scene, while others escaped."

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olanrewaju Yomi Oladimeji, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the State Criminal Investigation Departments for discreet investigation.

CP Oladimeji directed that the remaining members of the gang must be hunted for and brought to justice. 

He also commended members of the public for their cooperation in giving useful information to the police.