Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have apprehended two members of a criminal gang known for robbing residents with sophisticated weapons.
The suspects, identified as Omole Ridwan and Adegbile Adewumi, were involved in a June incident in Bashorun, Ibadan, where they accosted a couple and stole 52 grams of gold jewellery valued at approximately 7.5 million naira, along with an iPhone 13, an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and other valuables. They also illegally transferred 4.5 million naira from the couple’s MoniePoint bank account into an account controlled by a female accomplice.
According to a statement from the Oyo State Police Command, the suspects fled the scene on a motorbike used during the attack. Following the incident, the case was reported to the Ikolaba Police Division and subsequently forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Iyaganku, Ibadan, which conducted a thorough investigation.
The suspects were apprehended on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, around 5 PM, at their hideouts. Weapons recovered included an AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine, a double-barrelled pistol, a homemade gun-like object, an axe, and two cutlasses.
The police confirmed that both suspects have made voluntary confessions, providing crucial information that may aid in apprehending other gang members. The command assured the public of its commitment to ensuring the safety of residents and curbing criminal activities in the state.
