Security Clampdown: Ogun Police Recover Locally-Made Pistols, Vehicles in Night Raids

The Ogun State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing sweep operations targeting criminality and threats to public peace across the Isara, Ipara, and Ode axis. Fourteen suspects were arrested for unlawful assembly and conspiring to breach the peace, with the recovery of three (3) locally-made pistols, eleven (11) live cartridges, four (4) rounds of 9mm Beretta ammunition, criminal charms, confraternity caps, one drum which is part of the tools for cult initiation, nineteen (19) mobile phones, one Samsung mini laptop, and nine (9) vehicles of various brands, some without registration plates and others bearing unauthorized dealer plates.

According to a press statement issued to www.hybridnewsng.com and signed by DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, the Police Public Relations Officer of Ogun State. “On 24th January 2026, at approximately 0120 hours, actionable intelligence revealed that members of the Eiye Confraternity had gathered in large numbers at a bush location in Ipara-Remo, Ogun State, planning to initiate new members and conspire to breach the peace through unlawful assembly. Acting swiftly, a joint team of operatives from the Anti-Cultism Unit and the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), supported by personnel from Ipara/Isara Divisions, conducted a coordinated sweep operation, arresting fourteen(14) suspects, comprising thirteen(13) males and one (1) female. Among those apprehended are: Solomon Shobamiwo also known as “Solo Hot”; Farooq Ogunsola; Toheeb Abolade; Balogun Williams; Ayodele Abdulkareem; Adedapo Ogunsanya; Toheeb Saka; Akpan Dara; Micheal Olakemi; Habeeb Olayinka; Dapo Adeola; Adetunji Adeyemi;Henry Kingsley, all males and Nanso Blessing (f).

The suspects are undergoing investigations, and will be charged to court upon completion of investigation. Ongoing sweep operations and intelligence-led patrols continue across the axis to apprehend other fleeing suspects and ensure sustained peace, security, and public safety for residents and communities.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, Ph.D., strongly condemns unlawful assembly, breach of peace, and all cult-related criminal activities in Ogun State. He calls on youths to renounce cultism and criminal associations. Residents, students, parents, and stakeholders are assured that the Ogun State Police Command remains fully committed to protecting lives and property.

Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious activities or security concerns through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (General Complaints Line – Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency Numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.