{
  "id": 13826974,
  "title": "Three suspects in Oyo police custody over alleged robbery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/three-suspects-in-oyo-police-custody-over-alleged-robbery",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T23:56:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/three-suspects-in-oyo-police-custody-over-alleged-robbery/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nDuring 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.\n\nThe 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.",
  "summary": "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/",
  "key_points": [
    "Three suspects arrested in Oyo State, Nigeria.",
    "Identified as Obasola, Bamikole, and Ayobami.",
    "Charged with armed robbery and confessed to incidents."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Three suspects in Oyo police custody over alleged robbery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/three-suspects-in-oyo-police-custody-over-alleged-robbery",
        "published": "2026-10-12T00:31:07.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}