The Oyo State Police Command has arrested six suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms and dangerous weapons during a stop-and-search operation in Ibadan.
According to a police report issued by the Divisional Police Officer of Yemetu Division, CSP Fayiwole Julius Oluwadare, the arrests followed an early morning patrol on June 27, 2025, at about 6:00 a.m., led by ASP Atilola Wasiu.
The patrol team, while conducting routine checks at the second gate of the University College Hospital (UCH) along Secretariat Road, sighted a red, unregistered Bajaj Boxer motorcycle with three men onboard. Upon noticing the officers, the occupants — later identified as Hammed Saheed and two others — abandoned the motorcycle and fled, leaving behind a black bag.
A search of the bag revealed two cut-to-size locally made pistols, two live cartridges, a UTC knife, and various charms. One of the suspects, Ganiu Fadipe, 32, was apprehended after a hot chase and reportedly gave useful information leading to the arrest of other gang members.
