Oyo Police Arrest Serial Burglar in Ibadan, Recover ₦3m Loot

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspected serial burglar identified as Nasiru Abiodun over multiple cases of burglary and stealing in the Ejiooku/Iyana Offa area of Ibadan, the state capital. The arrest was disclosed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in a statement issued on Sunday. According to the police, the suspect was apprehended on Saturday, October 31, 2026, following a report received from concerned residents of Oyewole Zone 2, Ile-Igbon, in the Ejiooku/Iyana Offa community.

Ayanlade explained that the arrest was carried out at about 9:45 a.m. by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), following information provided by residents. Acting on the report, the operatives moved to a residential apartment where they successfully apprehended the suspect. At the time of his arrest, Abiodun was allegedly found with a sack bag containing house cables and other valuable items suspected to have been stolen.

The police spokesperson disclosed that the recovered items were estimated to be worth approximately ₦3 million. The arrest is believed to be connected to several reported burglary and stealing incidents within the affected area. However, further investigations are expected to establish the full extent of the suspect’s alleged activities and determine whether other individuals were involved in the criminal operations.

The Oyo State Police Command reiterated its commitment to tackling burglary and other criminal activities across the state. The command also acknowledged the importance of cooperation between residents and security agencies in preventing crime, urging members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information that could assist police investigations. Further details concerning the investigation and possible prosecution of the suspect are expected as the case progresses.