Man arrested for impersonating security operative in Akure
By Boye Oyeyemi –
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly impersonating a security operative and illegally possessing firearms in Akure, the state capital.
The suspect, Adepoju Pelumi, was apprehended on February 10, 2026, by operatives of the Command’s Special Operations Squad during a routine patrol near the Onyerugbule Under Bridge area of Akure.
According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, Pelumi presented himself as a security personnel and was found in possession of a forged identity card, which raised suspicion among the operatives.
“Acting on credible suspicion, the team conducted a duly authorised search at the suspect’s residence in the Igoba area of Akure. During the search, operatives recovered one locally made single-barrel gun, three live cartridges, and charms suspected to be crime-related,” Jimoh stated in a press release made available to journalists on Saturday.
The police spokesperson disclosed that during preliminary investigation, the suspect could not satisfactorily account for how he obtained the firearm and other recovered items. Pelumi is currently in police custody while investigations continue to uncover possible criminal networks and establish further culpability. He is expected to be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, commended the professionalism and swift response of the Command’s Special Operations Squad, describing the operation as a testament to the command’s zero-tolerance stance against impersonation, illegal possession of firearms, and other forms of criminality across the state.
Lawal also expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for his leadership and continuous provision of operational guidance and resources, which have strengthened crime-fighting efforts nationwide.
The police commissioner reassured residents of Ondo State of the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, urging the public to remain vigilant and support the police with credible information to aid ongoing efforts to combat crime and enhance public safety.
