Three suspects in Oyo police custody over alleged robbery

Three suspects, identified as Sunday Obasola, 29; Kayode Bamikole, 28; and Durodoye Ayobami, 23, have been arrested in Oyo State, Nigeria, on charges of alleged armed robbery, according to the Oyo State Police Command.

The suspects were apprehended on Thursday, October 8, 2026, following a distress call about an armed robbery incident near Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan. A police patrol team swiftly responded to the scene and arrested the suspects, who were found in possession of a locally made pistol, a live cartridge, and a motorcycle, the police statement reported.

During preliminary investigations, the suspects allegedly confessed to robbing a tricycle driver and two passengers, and injuring others during their alleged robberies. The recovered items, including a black TVS motorcycle with registration number AKN 808 QF, a homemade pistol, and a live cartridge, have been secured as evidence for further investigation.

The suspects are currently in police custody, and the case has been transferred to the Violence Crime Response Unit, Eleyele, Ibadan, for further investigation. Oyo State Police Commissioner, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, pledged the command's commitment to tackling criminal activities and protecting lives and property. He also urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements or criminal activities to the authorities promptly.