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Oyo State Police arrest three armed robbers in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers in Ibadan following a distress call regarding an attack near the Sumal Junction Roundabout. The incident occurred on October 8, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Police identified the suspects as Sunday Obasola, 29, Kayode Bamikole, 28, and Durodoye Ayobami, 23. During the arrest, officers recovered a black TVS motorcycle, a locally fabricated pistol, and a live cartridge.
The suspects reportedly confessed to robbing a tricycle driver and two passengers, as well as injuring other individuals during their criminal activities. The case has been transferred to the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) in Eleyele, Ibadan, for further investigation.
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Durodoye Ayobami · Ibadan · Kayode Bamikole · Oyo State Police Command · Sunday Obasola
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Oyo State Police Command arrested three suspected armed robbers. nationalaccordnewspaper.com · www.kemifilani.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] Recovered items include a black TVS motorcycle, a locally fabricated pistol, and one live cartridge. nationalaccordnewspaper.com · www.kemifilani.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspects confessed to robbing a tricycle driver and two passengers and injuring others. nationalaccordnewspaper.com · www.kemifilani.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] Police arrested Sunday Obasola (29), Kayode Bamikole (28), and Durodoye Ayobami (23). nationalaccordnewspaper.com · www.kemifilani.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] The robbery occurred around Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan on October 8, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m. nationalaccordnewspaper.com · www.kemifilani.ng