Oyo Police Arrest Three Suspected Armed Robbers in Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command has taken three suspected armed robbers into custody in connection with an incident near the Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan. DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the command's public relations officer, said in a Sunday, October 11, 2026 statement that the arrests came after officers responded quickly to a distress call. Those detained were identified as Sunday Obasola, Kayode Bamikole, and Durodoye Ayobami. Officers recovered a motorcycle, a locally made cut-to-size pistol, and one live cartridge, according to the police spokesman. The statement said the police action demonstrated the command's dedication to safeguarding lives and property and stopping crime throughout the state. The reported incident took place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at around 9:15 p.m. The Divisional Police Officer at Oluyole Divisional Headquarters received a report that armed men were attacking people and taking their belongings in the area. A police patrol team was sent to the scene without delay. When the team arrived, it confronted the suspects, resulting in the arrest of three men: Sunday Obasola, 29; Kayode Bamikole, 28; and Durodoye Ayobami, 23. The arrests also led to the recovery of items believed to have been used in or linked to the crime. The recovered exhibits were a black TVS motorcycle with registration number AKN 808 QF, a locally fabricated cut-to-size pistol, and one live cartridge. Police said the items were secured as evidence for further investigation. During preliminary inquiries, the suspects admitted to robbing a tricycle driver and two passengers and to injuring other people during their operations, according to the statement. The information gathered is part of the continuing investigation into the incident and the suspects' alleged activities. The three suspects remain in police custody, and the case has been moved to the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Eleyele, Ibadan, for a discreet and thorough investigation. Commissioner of Police for Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, restated the command's commitment to protecting lives and property through prompt responses to distress calls, intelligence-led policing, and ongoing operations against criminals. The command encouraged members of the public to stay alert and report suspicious movements or criminal activity to the police. It said timely and credible information from residents is important for strengthening security and maintaining public safety across Oyo State.