Police arrest father and son for theft; recover four firearms in Ogun.

The Ogun State Police Command announced that it has taken into custody a father and his son for stealing a mobile phone worth N180,000 from a residential apartment in the Imeko/Afon local government area.

The suspects, Fatai Adegbola and Waliu Adegbola, were arrested after a complaint was lodged on Friday. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, released a statement to DAILY POST on the same day.

According to the statement, the 23‑year‑old son had taken the phone. Police quickly located the suspect and recovered the stolen device. The investigation also led to a search of the suspects’ home, where officers seized a locally made pistol and a Dane gun.

In a separate operation, the command arrested 25‑year‑old Inioluwa Adesanya for the theft of a Dane gun belonging to a resident of Ode Remo. During a routine patrol at Ilisan Remo Roundabout, officers recovered a locally fabricated pistol with one live cartridge.

The statement read, “The Command has carried out a series of coordinated intelligence‑led operations across different divisions of the State, resulting in the arrest of a father and son among five (5) suspects, and the recovery of four (4) firearms comprising one (1) locally made pistol, one (1) locally fabricated pistol, and two (2) Dane guns, as well as one (1) live cartridge and a stolen Tecno Android phone valued at N180,000.”

“A fabricated pistol with one live cartridge was found during a routine patrol at Ilisan Remo Roundabout. The item was discovered abandoned and immediately secured by the patrol team. The exhibit has been deposited in the Division’s armoury for safe custody, while investigation is ongoing to trace its origin and ownership.”

“Operatives of Ode Remo Division arrested Inioluwa Adesanya, 25 years old, in connection with the theft of a Dane gun belonging to a resident of Ode Remo. Investigation revealed that the suspect gained access to the complainant’s residence under the guise of a carpenter’s assistant engaged for renovation work and subsequently stole the firearm.”

“During investigation, the suspect confessed to the offence and admitted affiliation with the Aye confraternity, further stating that the weapon was modified for concealment purposes. The recovered Dane gun has been secured as exhibit, while the suspect remains in custody pending transfer to SCID, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for discreet investigation and prosecution.”

“All cases have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further discreet investigation and prosecution,” the statement added.

The command reaffirmed its commitment to sustained operations against violent crime, cultism, armed robbery, and illegal possession of firearms across the State.

Members of the public were urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police formation or through the Command’s emergency lines.