On June 15, 2025, around 3pm, a man named Dotun Agaba (real name withheld) and his wife, Jiji ‘F’, who reside around Bashorun area of Ibadan, encountered a violent situation outside their home. They were confronted by three members of a notorious criminal gang, heavily armed and threatening them with sophisticated weapons.
These criminals forced the couple into their apartment at gunpoint, stealing a total of 52 grams of gold jewelry worth about 7.5 million Naira, along with an iPhone 13, an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and other valuable items. Additionally, they illegally transferred 4.5 million Naira from the couple’s Monie-point bank account into an account belonging to a female accomplice in the robbery. The thieves then fled the scene on a motorbike they used during the attack.
The incident was promptly reported to the Ikolaba Police Division and later forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Iyaganku, Ibadan. The CID began a thorough investigation into the matter.
On September 3, 2025, around 5 PM, two suspects were apprehended in their hideouts: the gang leader, identified as Omole Ridwan, and Adegbile Adewumi, the female member whose account was exploited for the money transfer.
During the arrest, law enforcement recovered several dangerous items, including an AK-47 rifle (with an empty magazine), a double-barrel pistol, a homemade gun-like object, an axe, and two cutlasses used in the robbery. Both suspects have provided voluntary confessions to the police regarding their involvement and have shared essential details that may help in catching the remaining gang members.
The investigation is ongoing with assurances of further details.
Suspects:
- Omole Ridwan, Male, Age 35
- Adegbile Adewumi, Female, Age 45
Recovered Evidence:
- AK-47 Rifle, Breach No. 1057
- One Double-Barrel Pistol
- One Metal Object Resembling a Gun
- One Axe
- Two Cutlasses
- One Empty AK-47 Magazine
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