What Police Found After Arresting Father And Son Shocked Residents

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The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a father and his son over the alleged theft of a mobile phone worth N180,000 from a residential building in Imeko/Afon Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects, identified as Fatai Adegbola and Waliu Adegbola, were apprehended after a complaint was lodged with the police last Friday.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, and made available to ZINGTIE.

According to the statement, the 23-year-old son allegedly stole the phone, prompting police operatives to launch an immediate operation that led to his arrest and the recovery of the stolen device.

Babaseyi further revealed that a subsequent search conducted at the suspects’ residence led to the recovery of a locally made pistol and a dane gun.

In a separate incident, the command also arrested a 25-year-old suspect, identified as Inioluwa Adesanya, over the alleged theft of a dane gun belonging to a resident of Ode Remo. Police operatives additionally recovered a locally fabricated pistol loaded with one live cartridge during a routine patrol around Ilisan Remo Roundabout.

The statement reads, “The Command has recorded 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 ‘m’, 25 years, 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 police command reiterated its determination to sustain operations against violent crimes, cult activities, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms across Ogun State.

Residents were also advised to remain alert and report suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency contact lines.

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