Police arrest three suspected armed robbers in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has actually detained 3 believed armed burglars around Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan.

The representative for the command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, who disposed this in a declaration on Sunday, October 11, 2026 stated the suspects, Sunday Obasola, Kayode Bamikole, and Durodoye Ayobami, were jailed following a quick reaction to a distress signal reporting the event.

According to the PPRO, authorities recuperated a bike, one cut-to-size in your area made handgun, and one live cartridge.

“The Oyo State Police Command has actually detained 3 believed armed burglars following a quick reaction to a distress signal reporting a heist event around Sumal Junction Roundabout, Ibadan,” the declaration checked out.

“The prompt intervention underscores the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and preventing criminal activities across the state.

“The event took place on Thursday, 8th October 2026, at about 9:15 p.m., when the DPO Oluyole Divisional Headquarters got info that some armed males were assaulting and dispossessing members of the general public of their personal belongings around the place.

“Acting promptly on the information, a police patrol team was immediately deployed to the scene.

“Upon arrival, the group challenged the suspects, resulting in the arrest of 3 people determined as Sunday Obasola, male, aged 29; Kayode Bamikole, male, aged 28; and Durodoye Ayobami, male, aged 23. The arrests likewise led to the healing of products believed to have actually been utilized in or gotten in touch with the criminal activity.

“The exhibits recovered include one black TVS motorcycle with registration number AKN 808 QF, one cut-to-size locally fabricated pistol, and one live cartridge.

“These products have actually been protected as displays to support more examination.

“During preliminary investigations, the suspects confessed to robbing a tricycle driver and two passengers, as well as injuring other persons during their criminal operations.

“The info acquired types part of the continuous examination into the occurrence and the suspects’ supposed activities.

“Consequently, the three suspects remain in police custody, while the case has been transferred to the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Eleyele, Ibadan, for discreet and thorough investigation.

“The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, repeats the Command’s dedication to safeguarding lives and home through timely actions to distress signal, intelligence-led policing, and continual operations versus criminal aspects.

“The Command therefore urges members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or criminal activities to the police.

“Timely and credible information from residents remains essential to strengthening security and maintaining public safety across Oyo State.”