The Ogun State Police Command said its operatives on Wednesday foiled a robbery attempt in Sagamu and impounded the operational car brought by the thieves, following a swift and coordinated intervention by the officers attached to Sakura Division, Sagamu
The state Police Police Public Relations, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday.
Odutola explained that at about 1:45 am on Wednesday, a distress call was received through the CDC Chairman of Okearedi, Araromi, off Sagamu–Ijebu Ode Expressway, that about five hoodlums were attempting to forcefully gain entry into a residence within the community.
She disclosed, “A smart intervention was immediately coordinated by operatives of Sakura Division, but on sighting the patrol team, the hoodlums fled in different directions, prompting a hot chase by the police.
“The suspects’ operational vehicle — a black Lexus GS 350 with registration number OGUN TTD 452 TT — was recovered at the entrance of the community.
“A search conducted on the vehicle led to the recovery of fireworks (knockouts) suspected to have been intended for distraction during the operation.”
The state Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has, however, commended the officers for the timely response and professionalism exhibited.
The CP said that the command has strengthened its operational strategy by deploying personnel to identified flashpoints across the state as part of end-of-year security measures.
While assuring residents of sustained police visibility and proactive response, Ogunlowo urged members of the public to remain security-conscious, particularly when entering their homes or estates late at night.
He further advised that illuminating dark or isolated areas would help deter criminal elements who exploit such environments to perpetrate nefarious acts.
The command encouraged residents to follow its dedicated social media channels for verified updates and real-time security information.
In a similar occurrence, PUNCH Online reports that in June 2025, the Ogun State Security Network, known as Amotekun, foiled a robbery attempt following a swift response to a distress call from Akinale town in the Ewekoro area of the state.
A 28-year-old man, identified as Opeyemi Olusanya, was said to have been shot in the upper region of his left leg during the robbery around 1:20 am on Saturday.
In a statement issued by the Deputy Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Tajudeen Bakare, a team of the corps from Ewekoro Command swiftly responded to the distress call and rushed to the robbery scene.
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