Officers of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have arrested six suspected armed robbers in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, following a coordinated operation carried out shortly after the suspects allegedly attacked in Lagos.
The arrests were made by Dragon Team officers under the direction of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, AIG, Zone 2 Command, Adegoke Fayoade.
Confirming the development, the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Umma Ayuba, identified the suspects as Shola, Pelumi, Gbenga, Zacchaeus, Tunde and Saheed.
He said the arrests were made possible by credible intelligence and a rapid operational response.
“The arrests followed a series of complaints received by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Zone 2 Command, prompting the deployment of Dragon Team officers to investigate, track and arrest the perpetrators,” Ayuba explained.
According to her, the breakthrough occurred on October 5, 2025, at around 10pm, when the tactical team tracked the suspects to their hideout in Ijebu Ode area of Ogun State, shortly after a robbery operation.
“The raid led to the arrest of six suspects and the recovery of two locally made pistols, thirty rounds of ammunition and a burgundy Toyota Camry with registration number KNN 383 BU,” he added.
CSP Ayuba also noted that the AIG commended the residents for their continued cooperation with the security agencies, assuring that the police remain fully committed to ensuring peace and security in Lagos and Ogun states under the Zone 2 Command.
It cited the AIG urging the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and credible information to assist police in their efforts to combat crime and protect lives and property.