The Ogun State Police Command yesterday disclosed that its operatives had arrested two suspects, Adeola Mathew and Rasheed Omoniyi, for alleged conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearms.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the arrest was made last Friday following a credible intelligence-led operation at a criminal hideout in Ifo area of Ogun State.
He said detectives attached to Ifo Division acted on credible intelligence and stormed a criminal hideout along Ibogun Road, NITEL Area, Ifo, to make the arrest.
‘During the operation, Adeola Mathew was apprehended at the scene, while a search conducted at the hideout led to the recovery of one locally made pistol concealed within the premises,’ Babaseyi said.
According to him, preliminary investigation revealed that the recovered firearm was allegedly handed over to the suspect by Rasheed Omoniyi, who was subsequently tracked and arrested by the operatives.
‘The recovered locally made pistol has been secured as an exhibit, while investigation is ongoing to ascertain the source of the firearm and the suspects’ possible involvement in other criminal activities,’ he said.