The Oyo State Police Command says it has arrested three men in connection with the burglary of a church in Ibadan.
The suspects, identified as Idowu Ibrahim (27), Akanade Emmanuel (26), and Moruf Sherrif (28), were apprehended by intelligence operatives from the Ogbere Divisional Headquarters on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Adewale Osifeso, the suspects confessed to stealing valuable musical equipment from the church. Items recovered from them included two keyboards with stands, two slave engines, and a 24-channel mixer amplifier, all found in a Toyota Corolla with registration number ABJ 932 DL.
“The prompt response of our operatives led to the swift arrest of the suspects and recovery of the stolen items,” Osifeso said.
He added that investigations are ongoing to determine if the suspects are linked to similar crimes within the state.
The Command urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
“For any emergencies, residents are encouraged to call the Oyo State Call Response Center toll-free line on 615 or reach the Command Control Room via 08081768614, 09054133071, and 09061299291,” the PPRO advised.