The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a vehicle theft and armed robbery syndicate during separate intelligence-led operations in Abeokuta and its environs.
The suspects, identified as Ismaila Israel Sokunbi, 38; Kayode Adeyemi, 37; and Kola Taiwo, 55, were arrested in connection with armed robbery and vehicle theft cases, while a stolen Toyota Corolla was recovered.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday.
According to him, operatives attached to Obantoko Division responded to a distress call on May 22, 2026, following an attempted armed robbery at Oniyo Community, Arokoje, Obantoko, Abeokuta.
He said armed men had attempted to dispossess a resident of his vehicle while he was opening the gate to his residence.
