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OgunPoliceFoilRobbery as operatives of the Sakura Division in Ogun State foil a robbery attempt in Sagamu, recovering a Lexus vehicle and suspected distraction materials used by the fleeing suspects.
Operatives of the Sakura Division of the Ogun State Police Command successfully foiled a robbery attempt in the early hours of Wednesday in Sagamu Local Government Area of the state.
Reports indicate that about five armed hoodlums attempted to break into a residence in the Okearedi, Araromi community before the police intervened.
Swift Police Response
According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Omolola Odutola, the command received a distress call at about 1:45 a.m. from the Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman of Okearedi, Araromi, alerting them to the attempted break-in.
The police recovered the suspects’ operational vehicle, a black Lexus GS 350 with registration number OGUN TTD 452 TT, abandoned at the entrance of the community.
Items Recovered
A search conducted on the vehicle led to the discovery of fireworks (knockouts), which police suspect were intended to be used as distraction tools during the operation.
The police have launched an investigation to track down the fleeing suspects and determine the full extent of their criminal network.
Commissioner Commends Officers
The Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, commended the officers for their timely response and professionalism, noting that the command has intensified its operational strategies to ensure safety across Ogun State, especially during the festive season.
Ogunlowo assured residents of increased police visibility and proactive patrols in identified flashpoints, urging the public to remain vigilant and security-conscious.
