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Police Operatives Arrest Two Members of One-Chance Robbery Gang in Ibadan

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Following a viral video that exposed their alleged illicit activities, police operatives in Oyo State have arrested two members of a one-chance robbery gang terrorizing residents of Ibadan, the state capital. The suspects, Kolawole Moshood and Opeyemi Kuburat, were apprehended on July 12, 2025, after an intensive search by the police. They allegedly robbed and deceived multiple victims using a Nissan Almera vehicle, which was recovered during the operation. The investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other gang members and recover their weapons.

Key Takeaways:

  • Police operatives in Oyo State arrested two members of a one-chance robbery gang operating in Ibadan, the state capital.
  • The suspects, Kolawole Moshood (42) and Opeyemi Kuburat (45), were arrested on July 12, 2025, after a viral video exposed their alleged activities.
  • The one-chance gang allegedly used a Nissan Almera vehicle (Registration Number: Lagos FST 779 DL) to rob and deceive multiple victims.
  • The suspects confessed to being key members of the gang and admitted to robbing and deceiving victims using the seized vehicle.
  • Three victims have so far come forward and positively identified the suspects 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.

Statistics:

  • 2 members of the one-chance robbery gang arrested by police operatives in Oyo State.
  • 1 Nissan Almera vehicle (Registration Number: Lagos FST 779 DL) recovered during the operation.
  • 3 victims have come forward and positively identified the suspects as the perpetrators who robbed them.
  • Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other gang members, recover their weapons, and bring more offenders to justice.

Sources:

  • CSP Adewale Osifeso, Spokesperson for Oyo Police Command
  • "Oyo Police Command Arrests Suspected One-Chance Robbery Gang Members." (July 13, 2025)

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