Oyo Police Arrest Five Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Firearms and Charms

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested five suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate and recovered firearms, ammunition, and suspected criminal charms during a raid in Ibadan.

According to the Command, the operation was carried out in the early hours of June 12, 2026, following credible intelligence. Police operatives stormed a residence in the Gbeku area of Olodo, Ibadan, belonging to one Surajudeen Babatunde Adio, popularly known as “Surii Ilupeju.”

The suspects arrested during the operation were identified as Ahmed Nafiu, 43; Olukunmi Olaniyi, 36; Femi Odeyinde, 53; Jelili Akinade, 50; and Muhideen Adio, 27.

Items recovered from the premises included a pump-action gun, a cut-to-size single-barrel gun, eight live cartridges, a native bullet-proof vest, two bottles of suspected charm-induced syrup, and assorted charms believed to be linked to criminal activities.

Police spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed that the suspects are currently in custody while investigations continue to determine the extent of their involvement in criminal activities and to identify other members of the syndicate who may still be at large.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to tackling armed robbery, cultism, kidnapping, and other violent crimes across Oyo State.

He assured residents that intelligence-led operations and targeted raids on criminal hideouts would continue until criminal elements are brought to justice.

The Police Command also appealed to members of the public to support security efforts by providing timely and credible information, assuring that all reports would be treated with strict confidentiality.

Residents can contact the Oyo State Call Response Centre through the toll-free number 615 or the Police Command Control Room on 08081768614 and 07055495413 for emergencies.