Ogun Police Arrest Four Suspects, Recover 17 Cartridges in Firearms Operations
The Ogun State Police Command has successfully apprehended four suspects in a series of intelligence-led operations across Mowe, Sagamu, and Odeda, targeting alleged unlawful possession of firearms and the recovery of 17 live cartridges. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, in Abeokuta on Sunday, these arrests are part of ongoing efforts to combat violent crime and cultism in the state.
Details of the Arrests and Recoveries
In Mowe, operatives from the Mowe Division arrested a 36-year-old suspect, Opeyemi Anuoluwapo, on April 14, 2026, at approximately 4:30 a.m. The arrest followed a tip-off about a suspicious individual loitering around the Mowe bus stop. A search of the suspect led to the recovery of a locally made single-barrel pistol, one expended cartridge, and charms concealed in his bag. During interrogation, Anuoluwapo admitted to being a member of the Eiye confraternity, a known cult group.
In a separate incident, the Quick Response Squad arrested 30-year-old Ashaye Ajibola during a stop-and-search operation along the Sagamu/Ogijo Road at Lafarge. A search revealed a locally made single-barrel gun loaded with nine cartridges. Ajibola failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the firearm, leading to his detention.
Additionally, on April 18, 2026, at about 12 noon, the Quick Response Squad apprehended 49-year-old Adedeji Olufemi at the same Lafarge axis. Olufemi was found in possession of a locally made double-barrel gun with eight cartridges and could not justify its ownership.
Related Vigilante Incident in Odeda
In a related development, the police arrested Mutiu Sadiku, a local vigilante member, after a firearm he was handling accidentally discharged, injuring three persons in Odeda. The incident occurred while Sadiku was returning from a farm. The firearm was recovered in collaboration with the Amotekun Corps, and the injured victims were taken to medical facilities, where they are reported to be in stable condition.
Investigation and Commissioner's Statement
All suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and possible prosecution. The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the officers involved in the operations and emphasized the command's commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven efforts against unlawful firearms possession, cultism, and violent crime. He also urged residents to report any suspicious activities through the command's emergency lines to enhance community safety.
