Oyo Police arrest three in robbery bust, recover ₦31.7m goods after armed attack in Ibadan and intelligence-led operation

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects and recovered goods valued at ₦31,750,000 following an armed robbery incident in Ibadan.

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In a statement issued on Wednesday, Police Public Relations Officer DSP Ayanlade Olayinka said the operation followed a credible tip-off from members of the public after Ezekiel Inije was reportedly robbed at gunpoint by a five-man gang along the Coca-Cola area of Asejire, Ibadan.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, immediately directed the CP Monitoring Unit to launch an intelligence-driven operation.

The unit deployed human intelligence and technological tools to track the syndicate to the Oko area of Ogbomoso.

The Focus Keyword, Oyo Police arrest three in robbery bust, reflects what officials described as a decisive breakthrough in the case.

The suspects were identified as Chigbo Mesoma, 24; Erondu Wisdom, 29; and Okechukwu Emmanuel, 25.

Recovered items included a Howo Long vehicle with Lagos registration AAA 724 YJ loaded with 2,000 bags of Karma Agric Chicken Feeds valued at ₦31,750,000, a cutlass, and an additional Lagos State vehicle number plate LSR 339 XW.

CP Haruna praised the operatives for what he called their swift and professional response.

CP Femi Haruna also commended members of the public whose timely intelligence aided the operation.

CP Femi Haruna assured residents that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate, described as notorious for highway robbery and hijacking of goods.

CP Femi Haruna stressed that no stone would be left unturned in ensuring the suspects are prosecuted.

The suspects are said to be cooperating with investigators and have reportedly confessed to their involvement.

The command reiterated its commitment to intensifying efforts to rid Oyo State of armed robbery and warned that the state would not serve as a safe haven for criminal elements.

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Residents were urged to continue providing useful information, with assurances that all intelligence would be treated confidentially.