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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The Osun State Police Command has arrested 14 suspects following a series of coordinated, intelligence-led raids on criminal hideouts across Osogbo, the state capital and other parts of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen.
According to him, firearms and other dangerous weapons were recovered during the operations.
Ojelabi stated that the statewide clampdown stemmed from directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, aimed at ensuring a safe environment ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The statement stated that Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Zungura, in compliance with the directives, directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and tactical teams to embark on sustained intelligence raids of black spots within their respective areas of responsibility.
“On October 25, 2026, police operatives raided identified criminal hideouts in Ode-Oga, Gbonmi, Popo, Isale-Aro, Oja-Oba, Allie, and Orisunmibare. A total of 37 individuals were initially arrested during the sweep,” Ojelabi said.
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Following a thorough screening and profiling exercise, 23 persons were released unconditionally, while 12 suspects were retained for further investigation.
The suspects held are Oluranti Fatai (40), Suraju Adebayo (45), Okunola Sodiq (27), Ibrahim Sodiq (35), Ganiyu Sikiru (28), Moshood Adeleke (40), Kayode Oguntayo (22), Alaudeen Samad (22), Ridwan Adegbola (27), Busari Hammad (30), Abiodun Fiyiola (29), and Adeleke Olawale (28).
Preliminary investigations, the statement said, linked them to criminal activities, including extortion, thuggery, illicit drug trade, and acts capable of causing terror and panic among residents.
In a separate operation on October 19, 2026, operatives responded to a distress call regarding a violent cult clash on Laoye Street, Ede North Local Government Area.
Despite being ambushed, officers arrested Salaudeen Mujib (30) with a cut-to-size firearm after he sustained a minor gunshot wound.
A search of the area led to the arrest of a second suspect, Olaposi Afeez (22), from whom a battle axe and charms were recovered.
Both suspects confessed to belonging to rival cult groups (Aye and Eiye). Ojelabi reiterated the command’s commitment to combating violent crime and urged residents to report suspicious activities.
