The Ogun state police command said its has Arrested arrested a 38-year-old man, Joseph Kehinde and his 13-year-old son, John Joseph for allegedly possessing a firearm.
The command sid the duo were apprehended by its Operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS), along the Shagamu/Ogijo Road axis on Sunday.
Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Command’s Spokesperson disclosed that, the operatives, while on stop-and-search duty at the Lafarge area along Shagamu/Ogijo Road, intercepted a tricycle conveying the younger suspect.
He stressed that a search conducted on him led to the recovery of one locally made pistol, one live cartridge, and a mask, the ownership of which he could not satisfactorily explain.
His words “The suspect, however, claimed that the firearm belonged to his father. Following this disclosure, operatives intensified efforts, leading to the arrest of the father, Joseph Kehinde ‘M’, aged 38. Both suspects, along with the recovered exhibits, have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation.
“Investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the case. The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commends the vigilance and professionalism of the operatives.
“He reiterates the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on illegal possession of firearms and other criminal activities, assuring residents of sustained efforts to ensure safety and security across the State. He further urges members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police”, he added.
