Police arrest three suspected armed robbers in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made pistol, a live cartridge and a motorcycle following a robbery incident around Sumal Junction Roundabout, Ibadan. The suspects were arrested on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after the Divisional Police Officer of Oluyole Division received a distress call reporting an Read More:…
Three suspected armed robbers were arrested by the Oyo State Police Command in Ibadan on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The suspects, Sunday Obasola, Kayode Bamikole, and Durodoye Ayobami, were apprehended after a distress call reported an armed robbery around Sumal Junction Roundabout. The police recovered a locally made pistol, a live cartridge, and a black TVS motorcycle with registration number AKN 808 QF, which were secured as evidence.
The suspects confessed to robbing a tricycle driver, two passengers, and injuring other individuals during their criminal activities. They are currently in police custody as investigators continue to delve deeper into the case.
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