The Osun State Police Command has arrested multiple suspects in connection with highway robbery and vandalism of telecom infrastructure, according to a statement by SP Adeoye Akeem Adeola, the Command’s spokesperson.
Adeoye stated, “On 3 March 2025, at approximately 7:20am, two ex-convicts — Wasiu Kehinde, 41, and Yusuf Makinde Idris, 29 — were apprehended following an alarm raised by a female victim who had been held hostage.
“The victim boarded a vehicle in Ikire occupied by three men posing as passengers heading to Osogbo. Upon reaching the Balogun area of Ikire, the suspects allegedly tied her hands and legs, blindfolded her, and stole her phone, ATM card, and cash.
“The suspects reportedly made a U-turn towards the Ibadan axis, but the vehicle later had an accident when they returned to the Balogun area.
“Hearing the victim’s cries for help, local residents and police officers quickly intervened, leading to the capture of two suspects while one managed to escape.
“Recovered exhibits included a Mitsubishi Space Wagon with registration number MUS 495 JR, an Android Huawei phone, and a piece of cloth. Police confirmed that the suspects confessed to the crime and will face charges upon completion of the investigation.”
In another development, police officers from Ikire Division arrested Sunday Kayode Abiodun, a 30-year-old male, for burglary at the ATC Network site in the Unity area, Ikire, on January 2, 2025, around 12:39am.
Adeoye explained, “The security personnel attached to the site played a crucial role in apprehending the suspect when he attempted another theft on 15 January 2025.
“Further investigation led to the arrest of five additional suspects: Akeem Sakariyau, 42 years; Bankole Monsuru, 29 years; Akanbi Femi, 38 years; Balogun Lateef, 30 years; and Ojetola Abdulganiyu, 47 years.
“Recovered items from the suspects included an Opel car with registration number EPE 96 HN Lagos, a pipe wrench, cutting pliers, a screwdriver, an OPC ID card, a UBA ATM card, and a reflective jacket.”
SP Adeoye added that investigations are ongoing to apprehend individuals involved in receiving stolen items who remain at large.
“The Osun State Command remains committed to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of residents.”
