The Ogun State Police Command has arrested seven suspects linked to alleged armed robbery, burglary, theft, and other criminal activities during separate operations conducted across different parts of the state.
The arrests followed intelligence-led raids carried out by officers attached to the Sango-Ota, Owode-Egba, and Agbado divisions as part of ongoing efforts to curb crime and improve security.
According to the command, three suspects were apprehended in connection with an alleged armed robbery incident in the Alasia area of Sango-Ota.
Investigators said the suspects were accused of attacking a resident and dispossessing the victim of valuables. During the operation, officers recovered a locally made firearm and an expended cartridge. Police said efforts were underway to apprehend other members of the group who remain at large.
In a separate operation in Ofada, police arrested a 22-year-old suspect over an alleged housebreaking and theft case. Preliminary investigations reportedly linked the suspect to a series of burglary incidents within a residential estate, where household appliances, cash, and other valuables were stolen.
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The command also arrested two other suspects who were allegedly caught attempting to dispose of electrical appliances believed to have been stolen from a residence in Awo Village. The recovered items were seized as evidence while investigations continued.
Meanwhile, another suspect was taken into custody in the Agbado area for allegedly causing public disturbance and threatening violence around a secondary school. Officers reportedly recovered a knife from the suspect during the arrest, preventing what authorities described as a possible breakdown of law and order.
Police authorities confirmed that all seven suspects remain in custody and are undergoing further investigation. They added that those found culpable would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State commended officers involved in the operations for their professionalism and swift response. He also praised residents who provided useful information, noting that community support remains vital in the fight against crime.
The command reiterated its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state.
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