Jun 12, 2026

Oyo Police Nab Two with 250 Live Cartridges in Major Bust

By Afolabi Olaiya Idowu in news

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Oyo State - In a swift intelligence-driven operation, the Oyo State Police Command has dealt a notable blow to the illegal arms trade, arresting two young men found in possession of 250 live cartridges in the Oke-Oyan area.

The suspects — 35-year-old Ganiyu Sodiq and 23-year-old Salaudeen Sheriff, both residents of Komu — were picked up on June 10 at Budo Pako after police acted on credible tips and sustained surveillance.

A police-released photograph shows the pair kneeling beside a large pile of red ammunition and other items recovered at the scene. Neither could offer any lawful explanation for the cache.

Preliminary findings point to the duo’s alleged role in trafficking and supplying ammunition to criminal networks operating inside and outside Oyo State.

Investigators are now working to trace the source of the cartridges, identify possible accomplices, and map the intended supply routes. Both men remain in custody and will face charges once investigations conclude.

Illegal ammunition is one of the quiet enablers of violent crime across Nigeria’s Southwest. A single cache of 250 rounds can fuel multiple armed robberies, kidnappings or communal clashes that shatter lives in farming communities like those around Oke-Ogun.

By cutting off supply lines, police say they are making it harder for criminal gangs to sustain operations.

Commissioner of Police Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbemiga has repeatedly stressed that his command will use every lawful tool to dismantle these networks.

The latest arrest fits a pattern of proactive policing that blends intelligence with rapid response — an approach residents have been urged to support by sharing timely information.

The command is reminding Oyo residents that community vigilance remains essential. The toll-free emergency line 615 and control-room numbers 08081768614 and 07055495413 are active for anyone with actionable tips.

At the same time, the case underscores the importance of thorough investigation.

The suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court, and police have pledged to follow due process while protecting ongoing probes into the wider network.

For communities long affected by sporadic gun violence and kidnapping threats, each successful interception of ammunition sends a practical message: the supply chain can be disrupted when police and residents work together.

The coming weeks will reveal how far this particular trail leads and whether it yields further arrests.

In the meantime, the Oyo State Police Command has once again demonstrated that determined, intelligence-led work can still deliver tangible results in the fight against illegal arms proliferation.