Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command on Saturday arrested the leader of a notorious armed robbery syndicate terrorising residents of Ifo Native Authorities Space and its environs.
The suspect, 32-year-old Lekan Anuoluwapo, was arrested alongside his feminine companion, 33-year-old Ajoke Kareem, at about 12:40 am in the Oloshe space of the native authorities.
The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, informed DAILY POST that the suspect and his gang had been terrorising residents of Agosi, Previous Financial institution Space, Olomu Highway, Oju-Sango, Folam, Oloshe Highway, Ikorita, and Ajowa communities in the Ifo axis.
Odutola acknowledged that the syndicate was linked to a number of incidents, together with that of a resident who was shot in the chest and robbed of his valuables.
She mentioned, “Two robbery circumstances have been immediately linked to the syndicate. On seventeenth October 2025, at about 0630 hours, two armed males attacked a girl who was sweeping the church premises in preparation for morning prayers and dispossessed her of purse containing an unspecified quantity of cash.
“One Wale Adeleye, who later confessed to committing the robbery alongside Lekan Anuoluwapo with the use of a domestically made pistol, was arrested.
“Equally, on twenty fifth October 2025, at about 0300 hours, armed robbers attacked a resident at gunpoint and carted away valuables, together with an influence financial institution, an Infinix cellphone and a POS machine. The sufferer was shot in the chest when he raised alarm through the assault. The robbers fled the scene, abandoning a domestically made pistol with an empty cartridge.
“The sufferer recognized Lekan Anuoluwapo because the suspect after his arrest. The suspect talked about one Akpomoka Gabriel, aka Akuru, aged 36, residing at Ogba-Iyo, Ijoko-Ota, as his principal confederate in the collection of robberies. Akpomoka Gabriel was additionally apprehended.”
The police spokesperson disclosed that the arrest had triggered spontaneous jubilation throughout the Ijoko and Ogba-Iyo neighbourhoods, as residents expressed reduction over the breakthrough in curbing incessant armed robbery assaults in the realm.
In the meantime, the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, whereas commending the operatives for his or her gallantry and professionalism, directed that the suspects be transferred to the State Felony Investigation Division for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution.
He additional instructed the realm commanders of Sango-Ota and Ifo to strengthen safety measures at recognized flashpoints all through the “Ember” months to discourage felony actions and make sure the security of lives and property.
