Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Ogun State Police Command, have arrested two suspected members of a notorious “one chance” robbery syndicate in Abeokuta.
The suspects identified as Bidemi Tijani, 29, and Olajide
Rasaq, 42, were picked up on August 15, following actionable intelligence.
According to the command, the syndicate operates by
disguising as commercial taxi operators to rob unsuspecting passengers of
mobile phones, cash, and other valuables. Acting on the tip-off that members
were sighted in a taxi heading toward Ita-Oshin, VCRU operatives gave chase and
intercepted the vehicle. Both suspects confessed during interrogation to being
active members of the gang terrorizing commuters in the state capital. Efforts
are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members and recover exhibits.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the
VCRU for their swift and tactical response. He reiterated the Command’s resolve
to rid Ogun State of criminal elements, warning that there will be no safe
haven for perpetrators. CP Ojajuni also urged residents and commuters to remain
vigilant and report suspicious activities through Gateway Shield
Toll-Free 0800 000 9111 or Emergency Lines 09164859299 | 09154293464.
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