The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspected robber and recovered a stolen motorcycle following a late-night attack on two residents in the Olorunda Aba area of Ibadan, the state capital.
The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, who said operatives of the Olorunda Aba Division responded to a distress call at about 10:30 p.m. on December 25, 2025.
According to the police, two armed suspects riding an unregistered motorcycle and wielding machetes attacked the victims – Mutiu Adeyemo and Akinpelu Ojo – at Adanla Area, Eniosa, Olorunda Aba, dispossessing them of their TVS motorcycle.
“Upon sighting the police patrol team, the suspects attempted to flee with both their motorcycle and the stolen one, leading to a hot pursuit,” Olayinka stated.
During the chase, one of the suspects reportedly abandoned the stolen motorcycle and escaped into a nearby bush, while the second suspect fell from the motorcycle while attempting to evade arrest. The fallen suspect was subsequently apprehended and identified as Sunday Onah.
The state police said the suspect confessed to the crime and admitted involvement in similar criminal activities in the past. The stolen motorcycle was recovered and secured as an exhibit.
Police authorities also added that efforts were ongoing to track down the fleeing accomplice, while investigations had been intensified. The arrested suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Commending the operatives for their professionalism and swift response, the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for detailed investigation.
Haruna also acknowledged the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, noting that sustained institutional support continues to enhance operational effectiveness across commands.
The command reassured residents of its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged the public to provide timely and credible information to aid crime prevention and detection.
