Osun Police Arrest Three Suspected Thugs Over Alleged Armed Robbery
Police say the suspects allegedly targeted students and residents around Oke-Baale in Osogbo and forced victims to transfer money.
The Osun State Police Command has arrested three men suspected of terrorising residents and students around Oke-Baale and surrounding areas of Osogbo, the state capital. The suspects were identified as Abass Quadri, 26; Olanrewaju Joshua, 24; and Yusuf Taiwo, 25. Police said their arrest followed complaints from students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) about repeated criminal activities along their routes.
According to police spokesperson DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, officers conducted patrols and raided a suspected criminal hideout on September 9, 2026, where the three suspects were arrested. The command alleged that the suspects would stop students, threaten them and take their mobile phones during the attacks.
Police further alleged that the suspects forced some victims to transfer money electronically after taking their phones. Authorities said the arrests followed information supplied by members of the public and complaints from students who reportedly experienced repeated attacks in the area.
The three suspects have reportedly been charged to court, while police operations are continuing to identify and apprehend other people allegedly connected to the activities. The suspects remain accused persons, and the allegations against them will be subject to the judicial process.
The Osun State Police Command urged residents and students to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities or threats to the nearest police station. The command also encouraged members of the public to continue providing credible information that could assist ongoing investigations.
