Police bust armed robbery syndicate, recover N100m exhibits in Oyo

By John Ogunsemore

The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended a notorious armed robbery syndicate and recovered exhibits valued at N100 million.

Command spokesman, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade disclosed this in a statement obtained by SunOnline.

Ayanlade said the syndicate was busted at their hideout located within the Genesis Hotel area, Challenge, Ibadan.

He said the criminal gang, known for hijacking containers at gunpoint and diverting valuable goods, operates across state lines.

The police spokesman said 10 suspects were arrested at the scene.

The suspects were identified as Mukaila Omorayo (male, 48 years), Adekanbi Adesola (male, 39 years), Ahmed Oderinlo (male, 38 years), Samuel Omoseyin (male, 53 years), Ramon Saheed (male, 52 years), and Monilola Ajayi (female, 58 years).

Others are Akanbi Bisi (female, 51 years), Wasilat Abdullahi (female, 48 years), Bolaji Tanimola (male, 51 years), and Adeola Oyesina (female, 51 years).

Ayanlade said the operation also led to the recovery of a substantial cache of stolen items from the suspects, including 40 units of air conditioners, 10 washing machines, one electric motorcycle, assorted creams, seven cutting machines, 15 packs of LED lights, 25 packs of furniture gum, numerous trailer spare parts, women’s hair relaxers, wigs, chin chin, as well as furniture and painters’ materials.

He said the total value of the recovered exhibits is estimated at N100 million.

“The suspects have confessed to their various involvement in the crime and are currently cooperating with the investigation.

“Their confessions are aiding ongoing efforts to apprehend other members of the syndicate still at large,” he said.

The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, CP Olugbenga Abimbola, commended the operatives for their professionalism, diligence, and resilience in successfully carrying out the operation.

He also appreciated members of the public for their cooperation and willingness to volunteer credible intelligence, which he said continues to play a critical role in crime prevention and detection.

The command therefore urged sustained public support and partnership with the police to ensure a safer and more secure society.