In a significant breakthrough, the Oyo State Police Command has successfully dismantled a notorious one-chance robbery gang, arresting two suspected members after a viral video exposed their illicit activities in Ibadan.
CSP Adewale Osifeso, the Police Public Relations Officer stated this in a release issued on Wednesday and made available to newsmen in Ibadan.
“Following the emergence of a viral video exposing the gang’s activities, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, tasked operatives of the Command’s Tactical Units to apprehend the culprits. The teams promptly activated their informant networks and launched an intensive search for the gang members. Their efforts paid off on July 12, 2025, when intelligence available to the Command Monitoring Unit revealed the whereabouts of suspected one-chance robbers. At around 3:30 pm that day, officers from the Unit tracked and located the suspects on the Old Ibadan/Oyo Road”
According to Osifeso, the following individuals who are members of the criminal gang, were subsequently apprehended and taken into custody:
Kolawole Moshood, Male, Age 42, from Olomoyeye Muslim Area, Ibadan and Opeyemi Kuburat, Female, Age 45, from Beyerunka Area, Ibadan.
“During the operation, a Nissan Almera vehicle (Registration Number: Lagos FST 779 DL), which was allegedly used by the suspects in their criminal endeavors was recovered. Upon interrogation, the duo confessed to being key members of a one-chance robbery gang operating in Ibadan and its environs. They further admitted to robbing and deceiving multiple victims using the seized vehicle”
He further disclosed that the suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with the investigation. To date, three victims have come forward and positively identified them as the perpetrators who robbed them of their valuables on separate occasions. The investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other gang members and recover their weapons.
“We therefore urge other victims of this notorious gang to come forward and assist with the investigation and subsequent prosecution. Your cooperation can play a vital role in bringing more offenders to justice and protecting our communities”
“The Oyo State Police Command reiterates its unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state”, the statement concluded.
