Police arrest robbery suspects, probe four deaths in Osun
The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspects over alleged armed robbery, recovered stolen mobile phones and detained another suspect in connection with the burglary of a Jumia collection centre in Ogun State. The command has also arrested a suspect over the killing of four people during a violent clash between rival groups at […] Police arrest robbery suspects, probe four deaths in Osun
The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with alleged armed robbery, burglary, and a deadly dispute. The arrests were announced by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Zungura, during a press conference. One suspect, Olaiya Sunday, was apprehended on September 24, 2026, during a stop-and-search operation.
He admitted to involvement in a planned robbery and provided details about the group's operations in Ibadan, Osun, and Lagos states. Another suspect, Akintunde Mariam, was arrested for allegedly registering SIM cards for the robbery suspects using her National Identification Number. Additional arrests were made in connection with the burglary of a Jumia collection centre in Ogun State and the killing of four people during a violent clash in Alapa village, Ile-Ife.
The clash is reportedly linked to a dispute over control of a cocoa farm. Detectives recovered various weapons and ammunition shells at the scene. The police urged residents to resolve disputes through lawful channels and reported suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
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