The Ogun state police command Monday mentioned it arrested two suspects for illegal possession of a firearm.
The suspects, a father and his teenage son, recognized as Joseph Kehinde and John Joseph respectively, have been apprehended alongside the Shagamu-Ogijo Highway axis of the state.
A press assertion by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, mentioned the duo have been arrested whereas operatives of the command have been on a cease and search responsibility.
“A search carried out on him led to the restoration of 1 regionally made pistol, one stay cartridge, and a masks, the possession of which he couldn’t satisfactorily clarify. The suspect, nevertheless, claimed that the firearm belonged to his father.
“Following this disclosure, operatives intensified efforts, resulting in the arrest of the daddy.
“Each suspects, together with the recovered reveals, have been transferred to the State Legal Investigation Division (SCID) for thorough investigation.
“Investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the case. The suspects will probably be charged to court docket upon conclusion of the investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, Ogun state command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commends the vigilance and professionalism of the operatives.
“He reiterates the command’s zero-tolerance stance on unlawful possession of firearms and different prison actions, assuring residents of sustained efforts to make sure security and safety throughout the state.
“He additional urges members of the general public to proceed offering well timed and credible info to the police,” the assertion reads.