The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly involved in snatching mobile phones and motorcycles in Oyo, Osun and Lagos states.
The suspects, identified as Timilehin Idowu, 23, and Kudus Agoeo, 25, were arrested following an intelligence-led operation at a residence in the Onirerin–Mokola area of Ibadan.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects operated as a three-man gang, using a motorcycle to carry out their activities.
According to the police, the suspects allegedly confessed to snatching mobile phones and motorcycles within Ibadan, and Ile-Ife, Osun State.
PPRO said the suspects also provided useful information indicating that the gang’s activities extended across Oyo, Osun and Lagos states. He said, they further supplied information about other individuals connected to the criminal network, including those involved in the disposal of stolen items.
“Building on these disclosures, investigators are pursuing available leads to verify the information obtained, identify and apprehend other members of the gang, and recover stolen property. The suspects are cooperating with investigators, while investigations remain ongoing,” the Command said.
The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and sustained efforts to combat crime. He also urged residents to provide credible and actionable information to assist the police in preventing and detecting criminal activities.