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Nab Local Vigilante over Accidental Discharge which Injured Three
- Safiu Kehinde
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested four suspects over alleged illegal possession of firearms including a local vigilante whose accidental discharge left three people injured.
The multiple arrests, as disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, were recorded in different operations across Mowe, Sagamu, and Odeda areas of the state.
According to Babaseyi, the weeklong operations began on Tuesday with the arrest of a suspected cultist, Opeyemi Anuoluwapo, by the Mowe Police Division following intelligence reports on his suspicious move along Mowe Bus Stop.
“On 14th April 2026, at about 1630hrs, operatives of Mowe Division acted on credible intelligence received from a member of the public regarding a suspicious individual loitering around Mowe Bus Stop.
“The suspect, Opeyemi Anuoluwapo ‘m’, aged 36, was promptly arrested.
“A search conducted on him led to the recovery of a single-barrel locally made pistol, one expended cartridge, and charms concealed in his bag.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.” Babaseyi wrote.
The second arrest would be recorded on Friday during a stop-and search duty at Lafarge along Sagamu/Ogijo Road.
According to the statement, a 30-year-old suspect identified as Asaye Ajibola, was apprehended following the discovery of a locally made gun with nine cartridges.
“On 17th April 2026, at about 1400hrs, operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS), while on stop-and-search duty at Lafarge along Sagamu/Ogijo Road, intercepted a Bajaj motorcycle ridden by Asaye Ajibola ‘m’, aged 30.
“A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a locally made single-barrel gun loaded with nine cartridges.
“The suspect, who could not provide a satisfactory account of the firearm, was immediately arrested.” The police spokesperson wrote.
The police again, at the same axis on Saturday, caught the third suspect who was also found with a locally-made gun and ammunition.
“On 18th April 2026, at about 1200hrs, another QRS team intercepted a Honda motorcycle at the same Lafarge axis along Sagamu/Ogijo Road.
“The rider, Adedeji Olufemi ‘m’, aged 49, was found in possession of a locally made double-barrel gun with eight cartridges. He was arrested on the spot after failing to give a satisfactory explanation regarding the firearm.” Babaseyi wrote.
Meanwhile, the fourth suspect turned out to be a local vigilante who was arrested after allegedly discharging his firearm accidentally, injuring three people on Saturday.
“On 18th April 2026, at about 2013hrs, a shooting incident occurred at the Sawmill area of Osiele under Odeda Division.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the incident involved a local vigilante member, Mutiu Sadiku ‘m’, who allegedly discharged a firearm accidentally while returning from the farm. The discharge resulted in injuries to three persons.
“The suspect has been apprehended, and the firearm used in the incident has been recovered through collaboration with the Amotekun Corps.
“The victims were promptly taken to medical facilities, where they received treatment and are currently in stable condition, responding well to treatment.” The statement read further.
The suspects in the above cases have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCIID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Reacting, the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, commended the proactive efforts and professionalism of the officers involved. He reiterated that the Command will continue to intensify intelligence-driven operations against unlawful possession of firearms, cultism, and other violent crimes.