Oyo police bust one-chance robbery gang in Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command has successfully dismantled a notorious “one-chance” robbery gang that has been terrorizing unsuspecting residents of Ibadan.

Two suspected members of the gang have been apprehended following a swift investigation.

The Oyo State Police Command has successfully dismantled a notorious “one-chance” robbery gang that has been terrorizing unsuspecting residents of Ibadan, apprehending two suspected members.

This breakthrough followed a viral video exposing the gang’s illicit activities in the Ibadan metropolis, prompting immediate action from the Commissioner of Police.

The breakthrough comes after a viral video surfaced, exposing the gang’s illicit activities within the Ibadan metropolis.

In response, the Commissioner of Police for Oyo State tasked the Command’s Tactical Units with apprehending the culprits.

These teams promptly activated their informant networks and launched an intensive search for the gang members.

Their dedicated efforts paid off on july 12 2025, at approximately 3:30 pm, when intelligence gathered by the Command Monitoring Unit revealed the whereabouts of the suspected robbers.

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Officers from the Unit successfully tracked and located the suspects on the Old Ibadan/Oyo Road, leading to their arrest.

The Police Public Relations Officer for the Command, CSP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the arrests in a statement, emphasizing the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents from.

Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are working to identify and apprehend any other individuals connected to the gang.