Osun police arrest three suspected thugs over armed robberry
The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspected criminals allegedly terrorising residents and students around Oke-Baale and its environs in Osogbo, the state capital. The suspects identified by the command are Abass Quadri, 26 years of age; Olanrewaju Joshua, 24 years of age; and Yusuf Taiwo, 25 years of age. The Police Public Relations […] Osun police arrest three suspected thugs over…
The Osun State Police Command has apprehended three individuals suspected of terrorizing residents and students in the Oke-Baale area of Osogbo, the state capital. The suspects, Abass Quadri, 26; Olanrewaju Joshua, 24; and Yusuf Taiwo, 25, were identified by the police following complaints from Osun State University Oke-Baale students about the frequent criminal activities along their usual routes.
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, police conducted a raid on a suspected criminal hideout, leading to the arrest of the three men. They are accused of forcefully stopping students, threatening them, taking their mobile phones, and forcing them to send money. The suspects have been charged to court, and efforts are being made to apprehend others involved in the criminal activities.
The police urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
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