The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of a series of significant operational successes recorded across the State, reflecting its sustained, intelligence-driven, and proactive policing strategy aimed at ridding Oyo State of crime, enhancing public safety, and maintaining law and order. These achievements have been made possible under the exemplary leadership and guidance of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), whose continuous support has strengthened the Command’s capacity to respond effectively to emerging threats.

Through swift action, targeted intelligence gathering, and coordinated operational deployments, the Command has consistently neutralized threats to lives and property, dismantled criminal networks, and restored public confidence in the security architecture of the State. The following highlights illustrate the scope and impact of these operations.

1. Arrest of Murder Suspect and Recovery of Firearm at Tede
In continuation of its proactive measures against violent crime, the Command recorded a major breakthrough at Budo Panu area of Tede following a reported murder. Acting promptly on credible intelligence, operatives arrested Yaru Saka (male, adult) in connection with the death of Amodu Saliu (male), recovering a locally fabricated single-barrel gun at the scene.

The suspect confessed to the crime and is cooperating fully with investigators, providing vital information that is aiding a thorough investigation. At the request of the deceased’s family, the corpse was released for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

This success demonstrates the Command’s capacity to swiftly identify, apprehend, and process violent offenders, preventing further escalation of crime in the community.

2. Suppression of Cult-Related Violence and Arrest of Suspected Cultists at Jobele Building on its intelligence-led approach, the Command effectively neutralized a cult-related disturbance at the Jobele area. Operatives responded promptly to information regarding a violent fracas, rescuing Abraham Atunde (male), aged 35, who had sustained stab injuries. A blood-stained knife, recovered at the scene, was linked to the attack and injuries sustained.

Further investigation led to the arrest of Sammod Bologun (male), aged 29, and Katie Suleiman (male), aged 24. The suspects confessed to their involvement in the cult-related violence and are providing actionable intelligence that is assisting ongoing operations to apprehend other fleeing members of the group.

This operation underscores the Command’s commitment to preventing group violence, protecting residents, and dismantling networks that threaten communal peace.

3. Causing Grievous Harm and Arrest of Suspect at Ilora
In a related demonstration of proactive policing, the Command swiftly responded to a grievous harm incident at Elekara area, Ilora. Adeniran Ramon (male), aged 50, reported that while on duty as a night guard in the early hours of 1st February 2026, he was attacked by an assailant armed with a cutlass, resulting in the severance of his left hand from the wrist.
Operatives promptly arrested Isiaka Muhammed (male), aged 23, in possession of a blood-stained cutlass. The suspect confessed to the crime, confirming the violent nature of the altercation.

This case illustrates the Command’s focus on protecting frontline workers and residents, reinforcing law and order in vulnerable communities.

4. Arrest of Suspected Serial Burglars and Recovery of Stolen Property in Ibadan
Complementing its violent crime interventions, the Command achieved a significant success against organized property crime at the Salami/Ibachi axis of Ibadan. Acting on timely intelligence and community reports, operatives intercepted three suspects inside a Toyota Liteace bus with Oyo State commercial colour, registration MNY 759 YN, which was loaded with suspected stolen electronic and household items.
The suspects were identified as Rukayat Favour Umar (female), aged 17; Mubarak Umar (male), aged 26, both of Eleyele area, Ibadan; and Jimoh Ibrahim (male), aged 49, of Oke-Ado area, Ibadan. Investigation revealed that the suspects have been engaged in burglary activities within the area for some time and had remained on the Command’s intelligence radar prior to their arrest. They confessed to the crime and to previous burglary incidents within the metropolis.

Further investigation, including CCTV reviews of earlier incidents, confirmed their involvement in previous burglaries. The suspects and recovered exhibits have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Iyaganku, for detailed investigation.

This operation demonstrates the Command’s long-term intelligence monitoring, rapid intervention, and decisive action against serial criminals, ensuring the protection of property and deterring organized crime in the State.

The Oyo State Police Command, under the leadership of CP FEMI HARUNA, PSC (+), reassures the good people of the State of its unwavering commitment to sustaining the fight against crime in all its forms. Members of the public are encouraged to cooperate more fully with the Police by providing timely and credible information, as such collaboration significantly enhances the Command’s ability to detect, prevent, and respond to criminal activities effectively.
The Command further assures that all suspects arrested in connection with the above incidents will be charged to court and will have their day in court upon the completion of investigations.