The Osun State Police Command has arrested a suspected hoodlum following a violent clash between rival factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Osogbo that left three security operatives with gunshot injuries.Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the command’s recent operational successes.The police commissioner recalled that members of a faction of the NURTW staged a protest on July 20 after alleging that the dominant faction prevented their vehicles from accessing a motor park in Osogbo.“It could be recalled that on 20th July, 2026, a protest was carried out by a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Osun State that their vehicles were not allowed into the garage by the dominant faction, which reportedly escalated into clashes involving another faction of the union in Osogbo, and the Osun State Police Command responded swiftly and restored normalcy,” Gotan said.He, however, noted that the situation deteriorated later that day after armed hoodlums reportedly invaded the Oke-Ijetu area of Osogbo.“But at about 5:30pm of the same date, a distress call was received by the Command that there was a group of hoodlums shooting sporadically at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo,” he said.According to him, operatives attached to the Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit immediately responded to the distress call.“A team of Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit personnel swung into action. On getting to the scene, the hoodlums, suspected to be faction of one Wakili Alowonle, started shooting at the police operatives where three security operatives sustained various degree of gunshot injury and are responding to treatment at the hospital,” the commissioner said.Gotan said one suspect, 40-year-old Adedeji Saheed, was arrested during the exchange of gunfire.“During the encounter, the operatives professionally arrested one suspect, Adedeji Saheed Opeyemi, who confessed that he was informed by Sibi that he received a call from Alowonle that they should meet at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo.“He also confessed that Sibi came to meet him with two pump-action guns and handed one over to him. He is assisting the police with investigation for possible arrest of others at large,” he added.The police recovered six expended cartridges, four vehicles, four motorcycles, military camouflage and suspected criminal charms from the suspects.Related NewsVIDEO: Tears as slain Lagos NURTW official laid to restPolice nab cleaner for stealing NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car in AdamawaPolice arrest three over motorcycle theft, recover seven bikes in EkitiThree arrested over stolen motorcycleThe commissioner also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle robbers identified as Kamarudeen Babatunde, 39, Lekan Usman, 22, and Moses Oyebade, 40.Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the command’s recent operational successes.The police commissioner recalled that members of a faction of the NURTW staged a protest on July 20 after alleging that the dominant faction prevented their vehicles from accessing a motor park in Osogbo.“It could be recalled that on 20th July, 2026, a protest was carried out by a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Osun State that their vehicles were not allowed into the garage by the dominant faction, which reportedly escalated into clashes involving another faction of the union in Osogbo, and the Osun State Police Command responded swiftly and restored normalcy,” Gotan said.He, however, noted that the situation deteriorated later that day after armed hoodlums reportedly invaded the Oke-Ijetu area of Osogbo.“But at about 5:30pm of the same date, a distress call was received by the Command that there was a group of hoodlums shooting sporadically at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo,” he said.According to him, operatives attached to the Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit immediately responded to the distress call.“A team of Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit personnel swung into action. On getting to the scene, the hoodlums, suspected to be faction of one Wakili Alowonle, started shooting at the police operatives where three security operatives sustained various degree of gunshot injury and are responding to treatment at the hospital,” the commissioner said.Gotan said one suspect, 40-year-old Adedeji Saheed, was arrested during the exchange of gunfire.“During the encounter, the operatives professionally arrested one suspect, Adedeji Saheed Opeyemi, who confessed that he was informed by Sibi that he received a call from Alowonle that they should meet at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo.“He also confessed that Sibi came to meet him with two pump-action guns and handed one over to him. He is assisting the police with investigation for possible arrest of others at large,” he added.The police recovered six expended cartridges, four vehicles, four motorcycles, military camouflage and suspected criminal charms from the suspects.Related NewsVIDEO: Tears as slain Lagos NURTW official laid to restPolice nab cleaner for stealing NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car in AdamawaPolice arrest three over motorcycle theft, recover seven bikes in EkitiThree arrested over stolen motorcycleThe commissioner also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle robbers identified as Kamarudeen Babatunde, 39, Lekan Usman, 22, and Moses Oyebade, 40.Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. The police commissioner recalled that members of a faction of the NURTW staged a protest on July 20 after alleging that the dominant faction prevented their vehicles from accessing a motor park in Osogbo.“It could be recalled that on 20th July, 2026, a protest was carried out by a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Osun State that their vehicles were not allowed into the garage by the dominant faction, which reportedly escalated into clashes involving another faction of the union in Osogbo, and the Osun State Police Command responded swiftly and restored normalcy,” Gotan said.He, however, noted that the situation deteriorated later that day after armed hoodlums reportedly invaded the Oke-Ijetu area of Osogbo.“But at about 5:30pm of the same date, a distress call was received by the Command that there was a group of hoodlums shooting sporadically at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo,” he said.According to him, operatives attached to the Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit immediately responded to the distress call.“A team of Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit personnel swung into action. On getting to the scene, the hoodlums, suspected to be faction of one Wakili Alowonle, started shooting at the police operatives where three security operatives sustained various degree of gunshot injury and are responding to treatment at the hospital,” the commissioner said.Gotan said one suspect, 40-year-old Adedeji Saheed, was arrested during the exchange of gunfire.“During the encounter, the operatives professionally arrested one suspect, Adedeji Saheed Opeyemi, who confessed that he was informed by Sibi that he received a call from Alowonle that they should meet at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo.“He also confessed that Sibi came to meet him with two pump-action guns and handed one over to him. He is assisting the police with investigation for possible arrest of others at large,” he added.The police recovered six expended cartridges, four vehicles, four motorcycles, military camouflage and suspected criminal charms from the suspects.Related NewsVIDEO: Tears as slain Lagos NURTW official laid to restPolice nab cleaner for stealing NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car in AdamawaPolice arrest three over motorcycle theft, recover seven bikes in EkitiThree arrested over stolen motorcycleThe commissioner also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle robbers identified as Kamarudeen Babatunde, 39, Lekan Usman, 22, and Moses Oyebade, 40.Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. “It could be recalled that on 20th July, 2026, a protest was carried out by a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Osun State that their vehicles were not allowed into the garage by the dominant faction, which reportedly escalated into clashes involving another faction of the union in Osogbo, and the Osun State Police Command responded swiftly and restored normalcy,” Gotan said.He, however, noted that the situation deteriorated later that day after armed hoodlums reportedly invaded the Oke-Ijetu area of Osogbo.“But at about 5:30pm of the same date, a distress call was received by the Command that there was a group of hoodlums shooting sporadically at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo,” he said.According to him, operatives attached to the Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit immediately responded to the distress call.“A team of Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit personnel swung into action. On getting to the scene, the hoodlums, suspected to be faction of one Wakili Alowonle, started shooting at the police operatives where three security operatives sustained various degree of gunshot injury and are responding to treatment at the hospital,” the commissioner said.Gotan said one suspect, 40-year-old Adedeji Saheed, was arrested during the exchange of gunfire.“During the encounter, the operatives professionally arrested one suspect, Adedeji Saheed Opeyemi, who confessed that he was informed by Sibi that he received a call from Alowonle that they should meet at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo.“He also confessed that Sibi came to meet him with two pump-action guns and handed one over to him. He is assisting the police with investigation for possible arrest of others at large,” he added.The police recovered six expended cartridges, four vehicles, four motorcycles, military camouflage and suspected criminal charms from the suspects.Related NewsVIDEO: Tears as slain Lagos NURTW official laid to restPolice nab cleaner for stealing NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car in AdamawaPolice arrest three over motorcycle theft, recover seven bikes in EkitiThree arrested over stolen motorcycleThe commissioner also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle robbers identified as Kamarudeen Babatunde, 39, Lekan Usman, 22, and Moses Oyebade, 40.Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. He, however, noted that the situation deteriorated later that day after armed hoodlums reportedly invaded the Oke-Ijetu area of Osogbo.“But at about 5:30pm of the same date, a distress call was received by the Command that there was a group of hoodlums shooting sporadically at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo,” he said.According to him, operatives attached to the Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit immediately responded to the distress call.“A team of Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit personnel swung into action. On getting to the scene, the hoodlums, suspected to be faction of one Wakili Alowonle, started shooting at the police operatives where three security operatives sustained various degree of gunshot injury and are responding to treatment at the hospital,” the commissioner said.Gotan said one suspect, 40-year-old Adedeji Saheed, was arrested during the exchange of gunfire.“During the encounter, the operatives professionally arrested one suspect, Adedeji Saheed Opeyemi, who confessed that he was informed by Sibi that he received a call from Alowonle that they should meet at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo.“He also confessed that Sibi came to meet him with two pump-action guns and handed one over to him. He is assisting the police with investigation for possible arrest of others at large,” he added.The police recovered six expended cartridges, four vehicles, four motorcycles, military camouflage and suspected criminal charms from the suspects.Related NewsVIDEO: Tears as slain Lagos NURTW official laid to restPolice nab cleaner for stealing NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car in AdamawaPolice arrest three over motorcycle theft, recover seven bikes in EkitiThree arrested over stolen motorcycleThe commissioner also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle robbers identified as Kamarudeen Babatunde, 39, Lekan Usman, 22, and Moses Oyebade, 40.Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. “But at about 5:30pm of the same date, a distress call was received by the Command that there was a group of hoodlums shooting sporadically at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo,” he said.According to him, operatives attached to the Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit immediately responded to the distress call.“A team of Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit personnel swung into action. On getting to the scene, the hoodlums, suspected to be faction of one Wakili Alowonle, started shooting at the police operatives where three security operatives sustained various degree of gunshot injury and are responding to treatment at the hospital,” the commissioner said.Gotan said one suspect, 40-year-old Adedeji Saheed, was arrested during the exchange of gunfire.“During the encounter, the operatives professionally arrested one suspect, Adedeji Saheed Opeyemi, who confessed that he was informed by Sibi that he received a call from Alowonle that they should meet at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo.“He also confessed that Sibi came to meet him with two pump-action guns and handed one over to him. He is assisting the police with investigation for possible arrest of others at large,” he added.The police recovered six expended cartridges, four vehicles, four motorcycles, military camouflage and suspected criminal charms from the suspects.Related NewsVIDEO: Tears as slain Lagos NURTW official laid to restPolice nab cleaner for stealing NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car in AdamawaPolice arrest three over motorcycle theft, recover seven bikes in EkitiThree arrested over stolen motorcycleThe commissioner also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle robbers identified as Kamarudeen Babatunde, 39, Lekan Usman, 22, and Moses Oyebade, 40.Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. According to him, operatives attached to the Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit immediately responded to the distress call.“A team of Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit personnel swung into action. On getting to the scene, the hoodlums, suspected to be faction of one Wakili Alowonle, started shooting at the police operatives where three security operatives sustained various degree of gunshot injury and are responding to treatment at the hospital,” the commissioner said.Gotan said one suspect, 40-year-old Adedeji Saheed, was arrested during the exchange of gunfire.“During the encounter, the operatives professionally arrested one suspect, Adedeji Saheed Opeyemi, who confessed that he was informed by Sibi that he received a call from Alowonle that they should meet at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo.“He also confessed that Sibi came to meet him with two pump-action guns and handed one over to him. He is assisting the police with investigation for possible arrest of others at large,” he added.The police recovered six expended cartridges, four vehicles, four motorcycles, military camouflage and suspected criminal charms from the suspects.Related NewsVIDEO: Tears as slain Lagos NURTW official laid to restPolice nab cleaner for stealing NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car in AdamawaPolice arrest three over motorcycle theft, recover seven bikes in EkitiThree arrested over stolen motorcycleThe commissioner also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle robbers identified as Kamarudeen Babatunde, 39, Lekan Usman, 22, and Moses Oyebade, 40.Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. “A team of Anti-Robbery and Violent Crime Response Unit personnel swung into action. On getting to the scene, the hoodlums, suspected to be faction of one Wakili Alowonle, started shooting at the police operatives where three security operatives sustained various degree of gunshot injury and are responding to treatment at the hospital,” the commissioner said.Gotan said one suspect, 40-year-old Adedeji Saheed, was arrested during the exchange of gunfire.“During the encounter, the operatives professionally arrested one suspect, Adedeji Saheed Opeyemi, who confessed that he was informed by Sibi that he received a call from Alowonle that they should meet at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo.“He also confessed that Sibi came to meet him with two pump-action guns and handed one over to him. He is assisting the police with investigation for possible arrest of others at large,” he added.The police recovered six expended cartridges, four vehicles, four motorcycles, military camouflage and suspected criminal charms from the suspects.Related NewsVIDEO: Tears as slain Lagos NURTW official laid to restPolice nab cleaner for stealing NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car in AdamawaPolice arrest three over motorcycle theft, recover seven bikes in EkitiThree arrested over stolen motorcycleThe commissioner also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle robbers identified as Kamarudeen Babatunde, 39, Lekan Usman, 22, and Moses Oyebade, 40.Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. Gotan said one suspect, 40-year-old Adedeji Saheed, was arrested during the exchange of gunfire.“During the encounter, the operatives professionally arrested one suspect, Adedeji Saheed Opeyemi, who confessed that he was informed by Sibi that he received a call from Alowonle that they should meet at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo.“He also confessed that Sibi came to meet him with two pump-action guns and handed one over to him. He is assisting the police with investigation for possible arrest of others at large,” he added.The police recovered six expended cartridges, four vehicles, four motorcycles, military camouflage and suspected criminal charms from the suspects.Related NewsVIDEO: Tears as slain Lagos NURTW official laid to restPolice nab cleaner for stealing NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car in AdamawaPolice arrest three over motorcycle theft, recover seven bikes in EkitiThree arrested over stolen motorcycleThe commissioner also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle robbers identified as Kamarudeen Babatunde, 39, Lekan Usman, 22, and Moses Oyebade, 40.Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. “During the encounter, the operatives professionally arrested one suspect, Adedeji Saheed Opeyemi, who confessed that he was informed by Sibi that he received a call from Alowonle that they should meet at Oke-Ijetu Area, Osogbo.“He also confessed that Sibi came to meet him with two pump-action guns and handed one over to him. He is assisting the police with investigation for possible arrest of others at large,” he added.The police recovered six expended cartridges, four vehicles, four motorcycles, military camouflage and suspected criminal charms from the suspects.Related NewsVIDEO: Tears as slain Lagos NURTW official laid to restPolice nab cleaner for stealing NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car in AdamawaPolice arrest three over motorcycle theft, recover seven bikes in EkitiThree arrested over stolen motorcycleThe commissioner also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle robbers identified as Kamarudeen Babatunde, 39, Lekan Usman, 22, and Moses Oyebade, 40.Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. “He also confessed that Sibi came to meet him with two pump-action guns and handed one over to him. He is assisting the police with investigation for possible arrest of others at large,” he added.The police recovered six expended cartridges, four vehicles, four motorcycles, military camouflage and suspected criminal charms from the suspects.Related NewsVIDEO: Tears as slain Lagos NURTW official laid to restPolice nab cleaner for stealing NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car in AdamawaPolice arrest three over motorcycle theft, recover seven bikes in EkitiThree arrested over stolen motorcycleThe commissioner also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle robbers identified as Kamarudeen Babatunde, 39, Lekan Usman, 22, and Moses Oyebade, 40.Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. The police recovered six expended cartridges, four vehicles, four motorcycles, military camouflage and suspected criminal charms from the suspects.Related NewsVIDEO: Tears as slain Lagos NURTW official laid to restPolice nab cleaner for stealing NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car in AdamawaPolice arrest three over motorcycle theft, recover seven bikes in EkitiThree arrested over stolen motorcycleThe commissioner also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle robbers identified as Kamarudeen Babatunde, 39, Lekan Usman, 22, and Moses Oyebade, 40.Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. Three arrested over stolen motorcycleThe commissioner also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle robbers identified as Kamarudeen Babatunde, 39, Lekan Usman, 22, and Moses Oyebade, 40.Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. The commissioner also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle robbers identified as Kamarudeen Babatunde, 39, Lekan Usman, 22, and Moses Oyebade, 40.Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. Giving details, Gotan said a report was received on July 19 that a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MEK 987 VU had been stolen at Osunjela, Osogbo.“Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. “Upon receiving the information, police operatives of the command swung into action and through intelligent analysis, the said motorcycle was traced to Modakeke where it was recovered.“Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. “Two suspects were arrested namely Kamarudeen Babatunde and Lekan Usman alongside their receiver, Moses Oyebade of Ondo Town, Ondo State.“All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. “All the suspects and the recovered motorcycle are already in custody for further investigation,” he said.Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. Gotan further disclosed that police arrested two suspected political thugs, Alawode Ridwan, 26, and Ajibade Ahmed, 33.He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. He said, “On 16/07/2026 at about 1420hrs, a distress call was received that the above-named suspects were causing mayhem around Amadia Area, Osogbo. Police detectives swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.”The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. The commissioner assured residents that all suspects arrested in connection with the various incidents would be prosecuted after investigations.“All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. “All suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigation,” he said.He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. He urged members of the public to support security agencies with useful information capable of preventing crime.“Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said. “Public should give prompt and credible information to the Police. Also, they should be at alert on what is happening around them and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies,” Gotan said.