Police operatives in Ogun State have arrested a 30-year-old man, Idris Obarayi, suspected of belonging to the Aiye confraternity, and recovered a locally made pistol and a live cartridge following reports of gunshots in Abeokuta.
The arrest followed a security alert from the Oke Ago-Owu area of Abeokuta in the early hours of Tuesday, October 20, 2026, after residents reportedly heard gunshots and screams.
The Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed that operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit responded to a distress call at about 2:30 a.m.
According to Babaseyi, the operatives moved to the scene following the report but the suspects fled upon sighting the police, abandoning a locally made pistol and a live cartridge during the pursuit.
He explained that police subsequently tracked Obarayi to his hideout in Ita Ogboni, Igbole, where he was arrested at about 5:45 p.m. the same day.
During interrogation, the suspect allegedly admitted to being a member of the Aiye confraternity and claimed ownership of the recovered firearm and ammunition.
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The police spokesperson stated that investigations were ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and apprehend other suspects who escaped.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the SWAT operatives for their prompt response and follow-up efforts.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to proactive policing and the swift arrest of individuals suspected of involvement in criminal activities.
The command also assured residents that credible information would receive prompt attention, adding that efforts to identify and arrest the fleeing suspects would continue.
Asenexpress reports that the police have urged residents to support security operations by providing useful information that could help prevent crime and improve public safety.
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