Ogun Police Arrest 11, Recover Firearms, ATM Cards, Suspected Stolen Vehicles

The Ogun State Police Command says it arrested 11 suspects and recovered three firearms, 25 Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards and two suspected stolen vehicles during separate security operations across the state between September 16 and 26, 2026.

The command also recovered several mobile phones and assorted electrical materials, while eight vehicles were impounded during a traffic enforcement operation around the Sagamu Interchange Bridge for allegedly obstructing traffic.

According to the police, the operations involved various divisions and tactical units investigating cases including alleged motorcycle and vehicle theft, fraud, suspected cult-related activities and possession of firearms.

One of the cases involved the arrest of a 45-year-old man, Ameachi Anthony, at Igbesa on September 22 over an alleged ₦2.5 million fraud. Police said 25 ATM cards and several mobile phones were recovered from him, while the case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.

The command also reported the recovery of firearms during a separate operation and the arrest of suspects linked to alleged criminal activities. Investigations into the various cases are ongoing.