Oyo Police arrest suspected serial burglar in Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested Nasiru Abiodun, a suspected serial burglar, following a series of thefts in the Ejiooku/Iyana Offa area of Ibadan. The arrest occurred on Saturday, October 31, 2026, after residents reported suspicious activity in the Oyewole Zone 2, Ile-Igbon area.

According to the police, Abiodun was apprehended with a sack containing house cables and other valuables estimated at N3 million. Upon interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to burgling four residential apartments, stealing items including mobile phones, motorcycle batteries, and household valuables. The total value of the stolen property is estimated at N16.22 million, with some items already recovered.

Police operatives have visited the affected residences to advance the investigation. The command is currently working to recover the remaining stolen goods and identify individuals suspected of receiving the stolen property. Authorities have urged residents of nearby communities to report any recent burglaries to assist with the ongoing investigation.