Three suspects in Oyo police custody over alleged robbery
Oyo State Police have arrested three suspected armed robbers in Ibadan following a distress call. A pistol, cartridge and motorcycle were recovered. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-suspects-in-oyo-police-custody-over-alleged-robbery/
Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects, identified as Sunday Obasola, Kayode Bamikole, and Durodoye Ayobami, in connection with an alleged armed robbery incident that occurred around Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan. The suspects were apprehended on Thursday, October 8, 2026, following a distress call received by the Divisional Police Officer of Oluyole Division.
The recovered items include a black TVS motorcycle, a locally made pistol, and a live cartridge, which have been secured as exhibits for further investigation. The suspects have confessed to robbing a tricycle driver and two passengers, as well as injuring other persons during their alleged operations. The case has been transferred to the Violence Crime Response Unit for further investigation.
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