Police arrest two suspected one-chance robbers in Ibadan

By Adejayan Gbenga –

The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended two suspected members of a notorious one-chance robbery syndicate operating in Ibadan, following the circulation of a viral video that captured the gang in action.

The suspects, identified as 42-year-old Kolawole Moshood of Olomoyeye Muslim Area and 45-year-old Opeyemi Kuburat from Beyerunka, Ibadan, were arrested by tactical operatives around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

During the operation, the police also recovered a Toyota Primera with registration number FST 779 DL, believed to have been used by the suspects in carrying out their criminal activities.

Confirming the arrests via its official X handle, @OyoPoliceNG, the command stated that a full-scale investigation is underway to dismantle the gang’s network and reinforce the safety of residents across the state.