Ogun Police Command Arrests Robbery Suspect, Recovers Arms

Ogun Police Command Arrests Robbery Suspect

OpenLife Nigeria reports that peratives of the Anti-Robbery Squad, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Ogun State Police Command, have arrested one Adenekan Segun, also known as “Expensive,” a suspected armed robber, and recovered two pump-action firearms following credible intelligence.

On Sunday, 14th December 2025, actionable intelligence indicated that the suspect was unlawfully in possession of pump-action firearms. He was alleged to have brandished the weapons during a minor disagreement with a person.

The operatives acted swiftly, which led to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of two pump-action rifles. Investigation is ongoing to trace the source of the recovered firearms, after which the suspect will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, commends the swift response of the operatives and reiterates the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms. He assures residents of Ogun State of the Command’s unwavering commitment to sustaining peace and urges members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police.

Members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious activities or security concerns through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111. Emergency numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.

DSP OLUSEYI B. BABASEYI
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
OGUN STATE COMMAND, ELEWERAN, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE
20TH DECEMBER, 2025