Ogun CP highlights successes of the State Command

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Abiodun Alamutu, on Tuesday highlighted the successes recorded by the State Police Command under his supervision.

The CP at a press briefing on Tuesday highlighted the breakthroughs of the Command, contemporary issues and crimes trends in Ogun State.

CP Alamutu disclosed that the Command in 2023 encountered three (03) major security issues viz,
1. The gruesome murder of Mr Taiwo Oyekanmi, the Director of Finance and Administration, Bureau of Political Affairs, Ogun state Governor’s office.

Investigation is at the advance stage, and outcome will be made public very
soon.

2. Armed robbery/rape of students of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), suspects in connection to this crime have been arrested. Case will soon be charged to court.

3. Cult related murder in Sagamu; tangible number of suspects connected with this crime have equally been arrested and have been charged to court.

According to the CP, achievements recorded in the current year include:

1. ARREST OF SUSPECTED MURDERER:- On 02/01/2024, at about 0830hrs, one Juwon Banjo ‘m’ of Majago street Isara Remo, Ogun State, reported that on the same day, at about 0800hrs, one of his younger brothers, named Sunday Adisa, ‘m’, now deceased was trying to chastise his younger sister for keeping late night, one Taiwo Adisa ‘f’; that in the process, an argument ensued with one Joshua Adeoye which was later resolved amicably for them. However, that despite the resolution of their disagreement, the said Joshua Adeoye thereafter mobilized his brothers namely, Dare ‘m’ and Babatunde, surnames yet unknown, to attack Sunday Adisa.

Consequently, upon the fight, Sunday Adisa started complaining of weak feelings and later fell down. He was immediately rushed to Isara State hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty.

The prime suspect has been arrested, while efforts to apprehend other fleeing suspects are in progress. Case is under investigation.

CP Alamutu further narrated:

ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER:- On 16/01/2024, operatives of Ogun State  Police Command, through a covert operation and intelligence led investigation foiled kidnap attempt at about 1200hrs, in Odeda Local government.

One Adekunle Michael Gerard ‘m’ age 28yrs of Sawonjo Igbogila  Yewa North, was arrested at Oke-Ilewo Abeokuta in connection with a case of  attempted kidnapping at Olodo  area of Odeda
Local government. The suspect has made a voluntary confession that he attempted to kidnap one Mr Osoba Raufu and went ahead to demand the sum of Five hundred thousand naira (N500,000) as ransom for his life and further threatened to kill him on failure to deposit the ransom. The sum of Five hundred thousand was deposited as bait to lure the suspect, eventually while going to cash the deposit he was arrested by the police.

And marked as exhibits. Effort is being intensified to arrest other kidnapping gang.

The full statement read:

Press Briefing by the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State, CP Abiodun Alamutu Psc, on the Breakthroughs of the Command, Contemporary Issues in Ogun State on Tuesday at State Headquarters, Eleweran Abeokuta.

Protocol.:- I welcome you all to Ogun State Police Command Headquarters venue of today’s Press briefing. This briefing will highlight the salient security challenges encountered in the preceding year and furnish update on the stage of investigation. Similarly, it will feature the string of successes so far achieved this year and finally, keep the public abreast of trending crimes and the modus-operandi of criminal so as not to fall victim of their antics.

Last year, the Command encountered Three (03) major security issues viz

1. The gruesome murder of Mr Taiwo Oyekanmi, the Director of Finance and Administration, Bureau of Political Affairs, Ogun state Governor’s office.
Investigation is at the advance stage, and outcome will be made public very soon.

2. Armed robbery/rape of students of Tai Solarin University of Education
(TASUED), suspects in connection to this crime have been arrested. Case will soon be charged to court.

3. Cult related murder in Sagamu; tangible number of suspects connected with this crime have equally been arrested and have been charged to court.

ACHIEVEMENTS RECORDED IN THE CURRENT YEAR.

1. ARREST OF SUSPECTED MURDERER:- On 02/01/2024, at about 0830hrs, one Juwon Banjo ‘m’ of Majago street Isara Remo, Ogun State reported that on the same day, at about 0800hrs, one of his younger brothers named Sunday Adisa ‘m’, now deceased was trying to chastise his younger sister for keeping late night, one Taiwo Adisa ‘f’, that in the process, an argument ensued with one Joshua Adeoye which was later resolved amicably for them. However, that despite the resolution of their disagreement, the said Joshua Adeoye thereafter mobilized his brothers, namely, Dare ‘m’ and Babatunde, surnames yet unknown to attack Sunday Adisa . Consequently, upon the fight, Sunday Adisa started complaining of weak feelings and later fell down. He was immediately rushed to Isara State hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty.

The prime suspect has been arrested, while efforts to apprehend other fleeing suspects are in progress. Case is under investigation.

SUSPECT

1. JOSHUA ADEOYE

2. ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS AND THE RECOVERY OF A FIREARM. On 03/01/2024, at about 16340hrs, in Ijebu-Imushin area, the following suspects, identified as Adubi Timothy, Jonathan Godfrey, and Idowu Olatunde, were apprehended by a surveillance team
led by Insp. Ogunleye Bankole during stop and search.

The suspects had reportedly robbed Dele Ayelabola of various items, including a Tecno Puff 7
and an iPhone 11 Pro Max. Additionally, a cut-to-size double-barrel pistol gun was recovered from the house of the suspects. The suspects confessed to the crime, and their statements have been recorded. The case is currently under investigation, and further developments will be communicated.

SUSPECTS

1. ADUBI TIMOTHY
2. JONATHAN GODFREY ‘m’ 38yrs
3. IDOWU OLATUNDE ‘m’ 35yrs
EXHIBITS

1. A TECNO PUFF 7
2. AN IPHONE 11 PRO MAX
3. A CUT-TO-SIZE DOUBLE BARREL PISTOL GUN

3. ARREST OF CULTIST AND RECOVERY OF FIREARM:- On 14/01/2024 at about 17:55hrs. This arrest was made based on a phone call received by the DPO Adatan from an anonymous CDA Chairman, reporting a gathering of people celebrating under a canopy that had turned into a
fight. The Police immediately led a patrol team to the scene, where they found the gathering dispersing. One of the individuals carrying a cross bag was intercepted, and a cut-to-size locally fabricated pistol was recovered from the bag.

The suspect, Olanrewaju Bashiru, also known as Pedro, confessed that the gathering was for Eiye confraternity members hosted by one Olu-Monday in his house. Pedro, who is the Eiye-Capone and had
been on the watch list of the Command since 2023, was arrested.

A search was conducted at Pedro's house in Dalof Obantoko and various criminal charms, an electronic scale, and a Pos pay center. Other members named Muiz and Sadiq are at large. The case is currently under investigation.

SUSPECTS

1. OLAREWAJU BASHIRU ‘M’

EXHIBITS
1. A CUT-TO-SIZE LOCALLY FABRICATED PISTOL

4. CONSPIRACY/MURDER:- On 16/01/2024, at about 1300hrs, DPO Atan-Ijebu reported that he received a credible information that one Adeyemi Adebayo ‘m’ 30yrs, a student of Pogil college of health technology Oke-Erin claimed that one Mercy Ese ‘F’, age 20yrs, a 100 level student at Health information management school, Ijebu-Ode, was his Ex lover, and that the said Mercy Ese stole his Tecno phone Camon 20, and when he wanted to collect his phone from her, a fight ensued between them and Mercy used a stone to hit him on his forehead and in return, he used a wood to hit her on her forehead too. Investigation however revealed that one Huession Micheal aged 29yrs, a 300level environmental health student of the above mentioned school conspired with the said Adeyemi Adebayo
and murdered the victim, thereafter threw her lifeless body into a bush at Eri Oke via Ijebu-Ode. Detectives visited the scene, and the corpse was recovered to Ijebu-Ode General hospital where she was confirmed dead.
Corpse deposited at the same hospital morgue. Investigation is concluded and case ready for prosecution.

SUSPECTS

1. ADEYEMI ADEBAYO ‘M’ 30YRS
2. HUESSION MICHEAL AGED 29YRS

5. ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTIST/RECOVERY OF FRIEARM: On 16/01/2024, at about 12:30hrs, DPO Ibara reported the arrest of a suspected cultist, Qadri Abdulwasiu, in the Oke- iyeke area of Isabo
Abeokuta. This action was taken after receiving information from a concerned citizen about suspected cultist activity in the area. The DPO led surveillance and anti-robbery teams to the scene, resulting in the arrest of Abdulwasiu and the recovery of a locally fabricated pistol with three live
cartridges. The suspect confessed to being a member of the Eiye confraternity. Efforts to apprehend other fleeing members are ongoing.

SUSPECT

1. QADRI ABDULWASIU
EXHIBITS
1. ONE FABRICATED LOCALLY PISTOL
6. ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER:- On 16/01/2024, operatives of Ogun State  Police Command, through a covert operation and intelligence led investigation foiled kidnap attempt at about 1200hrs, in Odeda Local government. One Adekunle Michael Gerard ‘m’ age 28yrs of Sawonjo Igbogila  Yewa North, was arrested at Oke-Ilewo Abeokuta in connection with a case of  attempted kidnapping at Olodo  area of Odeda Local government.

The suspect has made a voluntary confession that he attempted to kidnap one Mr Osoba Raufu and went ahead to demand the sum of Five hundred thousand naira (#500,000) as ransom for his life and
further threatened to kill him on failure to deposit the ransom.

The sum of Five hundred thousand was deposited as bait to lure the suspect, eventually while going to cash the deposit he was arrested by the police.
And marked as exhibits. Effort is being intensified to arrest other kidnapping gang.

SUSPECT

1. ADEKUNLE  MICHAEL  GERARD ‘M’ 28yrs
EXHIBITS
1. SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND (#500,000)
7. ARREST OF CULTISTS:- On 19/01/2024, at about 16:00 hrs, DPO Ilupeju reported the arrest of Tobi Ogunbo, a 29-year-old at his hideout. Subject confessed to being a member of the Eiye confraternity.

During  interrogation, the suspect named several individuals as his cult group members, including Quadri "Ibeji", Dayo, Muideen "Makanaki", Philip, Ezekiel, Ahmed "Porpor" No.1, Danjuma, Rasheed, and others.

Of particular concern is, Danjuma who was identified as the arms bearer during operations, and Rasheed was identified as the armorer. Concerted efforts are ongoing to apprehend the mentioned members of the cult group with the aim of recovering their operational weapons. The case is currently
under investigation.

SUSPECTS

1. TOBI OGUNBO ‘M’ 29YRS
2. QUADRI A.K.A (IBEJI)
3. DAYO
4. MUIDEEN A.K.A MAKANAKI
5. EZEKIEL
6. AHMED A.K.A PROPOR NO. 1
7. DANJUMA
8. RASHEED

8. ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTIST:- On 21/01/2024, at about 23:37hrs, DPO Obalende reported the arrest of a suspected cultist, Daniel Ewalokun, at No 27 Ala Odo Iragunshe. Ewalokun was apprehended with a toy pistol and is believed to be a notorious cultist causing terror in the Ala
community. The case is currently under investigation.

SUSPECT

1. DANIEL EWALOKUN ‘M’
EXHIBITS
1. ONE TOY PISTOL

9. ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTISTS:- On 21/01/24, at about 00:45hrs, DPO Ifo reported the successful arrest of Fifty two suspected member of the Supreme Buccaneers confraternity, also known as Alora, at the Simko International Hotel in Iya Abiodun Ifo area.

This operation was conducted based on intelligence received regarding the initiation of new
members of the group. Upon receiving the intelligence, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACPOL) Ota activated tactical teams led by the SWAT Commander, who were already within the area Command on
special duty, and directed them to reinforce DPO Ifo for the operation.

The DPO and the SWAT Commander raced to the scene with the combined teams. Upon arrival, the cult group, who had already mounted surveillance around the scene, attempted to lock the gate upon sighting the police presence. Despite their efforts, the teams gained access into the hotel,
resulting in the arrest of fifty-two suspects, including some female suspects.
Some however, managed to escape through the fence. Among those arrested were Adigun Ayomide, Obanla Abayomi, and fifty others. The suspects have been charged to court.

SUSPECTS

2. ADIGUN AYOMIDE ‘M’
3. OBANLA ABAYOMI ‘M’ and fifty others.
EXHIBITS
1. NEEDLES
2. T.SHIRT WITH ALORA INSCRIPTION
3. THREE PRIVATE VEHICLES
4. 58 DIFFERENT PHONES

10. CASE OF MURDER/ARREST OF SUSPECT:- On 24/01/2024, at about 1930hrs, one Olaitan Obiyomi ‘m’ Commander of Amotekun Corps Ijebu-Igbo reported at the station that a corpse ‘m’ with machete wounds on the head and abdomen was discovered at a farm area around Leyinbo
village road, Egbesemijeje in Ijebu-Igbo.

Upon receipt of the report, DPO dispatched a team of detectives to the scene, where photographs were
taken, while the lifeless body was deposited at Ijebu-Ode General Hospital for autopsy. Corpse was later identified by one Adejare Segun ‘m’ to be that of Moses Ademola ‘m’ a farmer in the aforementioned area.

Preliminary investigation revealed that one Itoro Anafyon ‘m’, employee of the deceased had an argument with Moses Ademola a day before and has packed his belongings and left to an unknown location. Upon receipt of report, detective swung into action, consequently, the said Itoro Anafyon
age 22yrs of Ita Oloyinbo camp via Oke-agbo Ijebu-Igbo was arrested.

Upon interrogation, he confessed to the crime and led detectives to the spot where the machete used to attack the deceased was disposed. Also, the mobile phone and school bag belonging to deceased person were recovered from where it was kept at Adepolu camp via Ijebu-Igbo by the suspect.

SUSPECT

4. ITORO ANAFYON AGE 22YRS
EXHIBITS
1. MACHETE
2. A MOBILE PHONE

11. ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTISTS:- On 28/1/2024 at about 1025hrs, a four-man gang of suspected cultists, namely Sunday Ogunfade, Emmanuel Alabi, John Amadu, and another unknown male, were reported to be having a meeting in a secluded area in the bush at Kamalo Ogijo.
While attempting to leave the place, they fell into a deep gully. As a result, a yet to be identified adult died in the pit, and the other three suspects  sustained various degrees of injuries. The injured suspects were taken to MRI/Dasochris Hospital for medical treatment, while the deceased was deposited at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital OOUTH mortuary in Sagamu for autopsy. Preliminary investigation is ongoing, and after the suspects are discharged from the hospital, they will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Abeokuta for further discreet investigation. Further developments will be communicated in due course.

SUSPECTS

1. SUNDAY OGUNFADE
2. EMMANUEL ALABI
3. JOHN AMADU

12. CASE OF DEFILEMENT:- The suspect, Adekunle Babatunde, was arrested after being accused of sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl, Tejuoso Iremide, at OGTV. The victim was taken to FMC Hospital Idi-aba for examination and treatment while the case is currently under investigation.

PARADE OF POLICEMEN

13. ARMED ROBBERY/ARREST OF SUSPECTS:- On 12/01/2024, at about 0845hrs, one Kashimao Emmanuel ‘m’ of Tasued Ijebu-Ode mine, reported at the station that while he was driving in his Toyota Venza car, with Reg No. LSD 813 EX brown in colour, that he came across a gang of four armed men and one of them was putting on a Police round neck camouflage, while 3 others were on mufti.

They demanded for his phone, which he calmly declined. In the process, one of them fired a shot into the air and that was when he complied. They entered into his car and took him away towards Sagamu expressway, on getting to Ososa, they made a u-turn to Ijebu-ode, where a sum of three hundred and twelve thousand naira was forcefully transferred from his account to an Opay account no. 9097829766.

Upon the receipt of the report, the DPO quickly made a call to the Opay account number where it was discovered that the Opay account number belongs to a POS operator in Ijebu-ode. The DPO then gave
instruction that on no account should the POS operator give out the money transferred to him to anyone who comes for it.

More so, the operator should tactically delay anyone who comes for the money pending his arrival. On
getting to the POS shop at Ibadan garage, one Force No 513707 Cpl Idowu Sunday attached to Ijebu-Ife was met waiting to cash the money and was promptly arrested. While taking him to the station, he sighted his accomplices. namely AP/No 341113 Inspector Taiwo Kolawole, AP/No 309292 Inspector John Ogbe both were attached Ijebu-Ife division, and one civilian, Adesiyan Mathew who happened to be the driver was also arrested.

SUSPECTS

1. CPL IDOWU SUNDAY ‘M’
2. INSPECTOR TAIWO KOLAWOLE ‘M’
3. INSPECTOR JOHN OGBE ‘M’
4. ADESIYAN MATHEW ‘M’
EXHIBITS
1. TYPE O6 RIFFLE WITH BREACH NO. 23286, WITH 10 ROUNDS OF
LIVE AMMUNITION
2. ONE AK47 RIFFLE WITH BREACH NO. 804274, WITH 6 ROUNDS OF
LIVE AMMUNITION
3. ONE TOYOTA CAMRY CAR WITH REG.NO APP 684 DX In course of investigation, two other complainants who were victims at various times came forward and identified them to have earlier robbed them of their belongings in the same manner.

The 3 Policemen have been tried in orderly room and dismissed. They will be charged to court soonest.

14. ARREST OF NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBER/KIDNAPPER/SERIAL RAPIST/SUSPECTED CULTIST OF THE SUPREME NEO BLACK MOVEMENT CONDENAMED BLACK AXE- AYE
CONFRATERNITY/RECOVERY OF FIREARMS: On 27/01/2024 at about o235hrs, upon intelligence received that one Abdul-Azeez Ibrakim a.k.a Butcher ‘m’ of Imaweje Community by Tai Solarin University of education Ijagun Campus Ijebu-Ode Ogun State, an acclaimed extra year student of
the department of Library and information science 2023/24 academic session of the said TASUED happens to be the armourer for the said supreme Aiye confraternity. Subject and his gang have been responsible for the serial attacks on students and innocent members of the public within and around Ijebu Ode axis. He was trailed to his criminal hideout where the following firearms were recovered from his room.

SUSPECT

1. ONE SERVICEABLE BROWNING PISTOL LOADED WITH FOUR
ROUNDS OF LIVE AMMUNITION AND ITS MAGAZINE
2. ONE PUMP ACTION RIFFLE JOJEF WITH (10) ROUNDS LIVE
CARTRIDGES
3. ONE ENGLISH SHORT DOUBLE BARREL RIFFLE
4. TWO LOCALLY MADE SHORT SINGLE BARREL RIFFLES
5. ONE LOCALLY MADE REVOLVER PISTOL LOADED WITH (02)
ROUNDS OF LIVE AMMUNITION
6. ASSORTED CRIMINAL CHARMS.

Summarily, I must address the disturbing increase in cases of gender-based violence experienced in 2023. The Commissioner for Women Affairs in Ogun Stae has worked diligently to address these cases, and those treated by Police Anti Human Trafficking Section have been charged to court. I enjoin mothers to oversee and protect the welfare of their female adolescent children against predators, so that we can collectively counter and prevent these forms of abuses.
In conclusion, as we head into 2024, our determination to fight crime remains unwavering. With the support of the Press, the public, and all stakeholders, we can create a safer environment where everyone can prosper and live without fear. At this point, I will open the floor to questions
from the members of the Press. Thank you.