Operatives of the Anti-Robbery Squad under the Ogun State Police Command have dismantled a suspected car theft and armed robbery network, leading to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of multiple stolen vehicles.
The suspects, identified as Hammed Olarewaju, Adedokun Ayinde, and Adedokun Adewusi, were apprehended following a series of intelligence-driven operations triggered by rising cases of vehicle theft across the state.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the breakthrough came after detectives arrested Olarewaju, who was found with a suspicious vehicle plate number.
His arrest exposed a wider criminal network, leading to the capture of Ayinde, believed to be the syndicate leader.
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During the operation, law enforcement officers recovered a stolen Toyota Sienna and a fabricated pistol allegedly used in their criminal activities
In a related development, a Toyota Corolla stolen in Ilaro was traced to Ibadan, Oyo State, where it was recovered from a suspect identified as Arowolo Taoreed.
Further investigations also led to the arrest of Adewusi in connection with another robbery incident. Authorities subsequently recovered a grey 2017 Lexus RX 350 F-Sport, previously stolen and traced to Abuja, along with another pistol linked to the syndicate in Ajah, Lagos State.
Preliminary findings indicate that the suspects are part of a well-coordinated interstate criminal network involved in vehicle theft and armed robbery across Ogun and neighboring states.
The police have intensified efforts to track down other fleeing members of the syndicate and recover additional stolen property.
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