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Police operatives attached to the Ifo Division in Ogun State have arrested two suspects over alleged conspiracy and illegal possession of firearms.
The spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, in a statement shared on Sunday, identified the suspects as 47-year-old Adeola Matthew and 48-year-old Rasheed Omoniyi.
Babaseyi revealed that the duo were arrested following an operation at a criminal hideout along Ibogun Road, NITEL Area, Ifo in Ogun State, on May 9, 2026, at about 6:30 am.
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OGUN POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS OVER UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM, RECOVER LOCALLY MADE PISTOL
Operatives of Ifo Division, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested two suspects, Adeola Mathew ‘M’ aged 47 years and Rasheed Omoniyi ‘M’ aged 48 years, over… pic.twitter.com/NmJo6xNCUk
— Ogun State Police Command (@OgunPoliceNG) May 10, 2026
“During the operation, Adeola Mathew was apprehended at the scene, while a search conducted at the hideout led to the recovery of one locally made pistol concealed within the premises,” said Babaseyi.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the recovered firearm was allegedly handed over to the suspect by Rasheed Omoniyi, who was subsequently tracked and arrested by the operatives.”
The police spokesperson added that the recovered locally made pistol has been secured as an exhibit, while an investigation is ongoing to ascertain the source of the firearm and the suspects’ possible involvement in other criminal activities.
Babaseyi also said the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCIID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further discreet investigation and prosecution.
