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Police arrest three suspected armed robbers in Ibadan

Oyo State Police have arrested three men over an alleged armed robbery at Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan, recovering a locally fabricated pistol, live cartridge, and motorcycle.

By OYEBODE OLUWAFEMI EMMANUEL

1 min read 1 views Updated Oct 12, 2026
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three men suspected of carrying out an armed robbery around Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan. Police said the arrests followed a distress call received by the Oluyole Divisional Headquarters at about 9:15 p.m. on October 8, reporting that armed men were attacking residents and taking their belongings.
The suspects were identified as Sunday Obasola, 29, Kayode Bamikole, 28, and Durodoye Ayobami, 23. Police said officers recovered a black TVS motorcycle with registration number AKN 808 QF, a cut-to-size locally fabricated pistol and one live cartridge during the operation.
According to the command, the suspects allegedly admitted during preliminary investigation to robbing a tricycle driver and two passengers and injuring other people. They remain in police custody, while the case has been transferred to the Violence Crime Response Unit in Eleyele, Ibadan, for further investigation.
Filed under #Oyo State #Ibadan #Armed Robbery #Oyo Police #Oluyole #VCRU #Crime

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Oyo State Police have arrested three men over an alleged armed robbery at Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan, recovering a locally fabricated pistol, live cartridge, and motorcycle. The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three men suspected of carrying out an armed robbery around Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan. Police said the arrests followed a distress call received...

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  • Oyo State Police have arrested three men over an alleged armed robbery at Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan, recovering a locally fabricated pistol, live cartridge, and motorcycle.
  • The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three men suspected of carrying out an armed robbery around Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan.
  • Police said the arrests followed a distress call received by the Oluyole Divisional Headquarters at about 9:15 p.m.
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October 11, 2026

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