Oyo State Police Command during the week said it has dismantled a one-chance robbery gang, arresting two suspects in the process.
The Command said the breakthrough follows a viral video that exposed the gang’s illicit activities in the Ibadan area.
Confirming the arrest, the command spokesman, Adewale Osifeso, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) said, the operatives of the Command’s tactical units were tasked to apprehend the culprits following the emergence of a viral video exposing the gang’s activities.
He said, “The teams promptly activated their informant networks and launched an intensive search for the gang members. Their efforts paid off on July 12, 2025, when intelligence available to the Command Monitoring Unit revealed the whereabouts of suspected one-chance robbers. At around 3:30 pm that day, officers from the Unit tracked and located the suspects on the Old Ibadan/Oyo Road.
He gave the names of the arrested members of the criminal gang to include: Kolawole Moshood, Male, Age 42, from Olomoyeye Muslim Area, Ibadan and Opeyemi Kuburat, Female, Age 45, from Beyerunka Area, Ibadan.
“During the operation, a Nissan Almera vehicle (Registration Number: Lagos FST 779 DL), which was allegedly used by the suspects in their criminal endeavors was recovered.
“Upon interrogation, the duo confessed to being key members of a one-chance robbery gang operating in Ibadan and its environs. They further admitted to robbing and deceiving multiple victims using the seized vehicle.
“The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with the investigation. To date, three victims have come forward and positively identified them as the perpetrators who robbed them of their valuables on separate occasions. The investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other gang members and recover their weapons”, he added.
Osifeso urged other victims of this notorious gang to come forward and assist with the investigation and subsequent prosecution, adding that their cooperation can play a vital role in bringing more offenders to justice and protecting the communities.
He further reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
