Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command arrested 27-year-old Imole Ajayi on Thursday, accusing him of armed robbery in the Agbara area of the state. The arrest took place around 8:30 pm during a police stop-and-search operation on Orita/Idi-Oke Road in Igbesa, located within the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.
Ajayi, who resides in Area 5, Iperin OPIC Estate, is believed to be a member of a “one-chance” armed robbery gang. The group allegedly uses motorcycles to target stranded motorists, searching for vulnerable individuals who may be in distress on the road.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the suspect was apprehended while attempting to conceal a bag during the police patrol. When officers searched the bag, they discovered a single-barrel shotgun along with three live cartridges. Ajayi was unable to provide a reasonable explanation for possessing the weapon.
In a statement released to journalists on Friday, Odutola detailed the incident, saying, “On October 17, 2024, at approximately 8:30 pm, the police apprehended a suspected armed robber during a stop-and-search operation on Orita/Idi-Oke Road. Imole Ajayi, a 27-year-old male from Area 5, Iperin OPIC Estate, attempted to hide a bag while riding his motorcycle and pretended not to know its contents.”
Odutola added that the police suspect Ajayi’s involvement in a gang that scouts for stranded vehicles, targeting both commercial and private car owners in distress. The arrest is part of ongoing efforts by the Ogun State Police Command to curb criminal activities in the area and ensure the safety of residents.
Ajayi is currently in police custody, and further investigations are underway to determine the extent of his involvement in the robbery activities within the state.
I bet the suspect was framed by the police to meet their arrest quota. Corruption runs deep in law enforcement.
Or maybe the suspect actually committed the crime? Dont jump to conclusions.
I think the police should focus on preventing crimes rather than just catching robbers. Lets address root causes too!
I think the police should focus on prevention rather than just catching criminals after the fact. Lets address root causes.
Prevention is key but catching criminals is necessary for justice and safety. Both are important.
I think the police should focus on preventing crime rather than just catching criminals after the fact. Proactive policing is key!
I think the police should focus on preventing crime, not just catching criminals. Lets address the root causes too!
I think the police should focus more on preventing crime instead of just catching criminals. Proactive measures are key!
I think the police should focus more on preventing crime instead of just making arrests. Time for a new approach!
I think the police should focus on preventing crime, not just catching robbers. Lets address the root causes too!
Why are we celebrating the police for doing their job? Shouldnt this be expected of them? Lets raise the bar.
They risk their lives every day. Show some respect.
Do we really need more police arresting people? Lets focus on prevention and addressing root causes instead.
More police means more safety. Prevention is important, but we need both.
I think the police should focus more on preventing crime rather than just catching criminals after the fact. Prevention is key!
I think the police should focus more on preventing crimes rather than just catching criminals after the fact. Prevention is key!
I think the police should focus on preventing crimes, not just catching robbers. Lets address root causes too!
I think the police should focus more on preventing crime instead of just catching criminals. Its time for a new approach!
I think the police should focus more on preventing crime instead of just reacting to it. Proactive measures are key!
I dont trust the police anymore. Who knows if they planted the evidence on that guy? #CorruptCops #QuestionEverything
Dont jump to conclusions. Not all cops are corrupt. Its unfair to generalize. #InnocentUntilProvenGuilty
I think the police should focus more on preventing crime rather than just catching criminals after the fact. Proactive policing is key!
I think the police should focus on preventing crime instead of just arresting criminals. Lets address the root cause!
I think the police should focus more on preventing crimes rather than just catching criminals after the fact. What do you guys think?
Preventing crimes is key, but catching criminals also deters others. Both are crucial.
I think the police shouldnt have arrested him. Maybe he was just misunderstood? Lets hear his side of the story.
I dont trust the police, they could be framing innocent people for their own benefit. Stay skeptical, folks!
Or maybe theyre working to keep us safe. Dont jump to conclusions.
I think the police should focus more on preventing crime rather than just catching robbers after the fact. Proactive policing is key!
I think the police should have used non-lethal force to apprehend the suspect. Violence only leads to more violence.
I think the police should focus more on preventing crime rather than just catching robbers after the fact. #PreventionIsKey
I dont think we should be celebrating the police for doing their job. Its their duty to catch criminals, not something extraordinary.
I think the police should focus more on preventing crimes rather than just catching criminals after the fact. Lets be proactive!
Do you think the police should focus on prevention rather than just catching criminals after the fact? Just a thought.
Why are we celebrating the police for doing their job? Shouldnt they be catching criminals all the time? #JustSaying 🤔
I think the police should focus more on preventing crime rather than just reacting to it. Proactive measures are key!
I think the police should focus more on preventing crime instead of just catching criminals after the fact. Proactive policing is key!
I think the police should focus more on prevention rather than arrests. Lets tackle the root causes of crime!
I think the police should focus more on preventing crime rather than just catching robbers after the fact. #PreventionIsKey
I dont get why they arrested him. Maybe he was just trying to make a living? Shouldnt we be more understanding?
I think the police should focus more on preventing crime rather than just catching criminals. Proactive measures are key!
Preventing crime is great, but catching criminals is necessary for justice. Both are important.