The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested a father and his teenage son for unlawful possession of firearm.
This was disclosed in a statement by DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, Police Public Relations Officer, on Monday.
Both suspects are Joseph Kehinde, 38 and his child aged 13 (names withheld).
Teenager in possession of firearm
According to the Police Spokesperson, the two suspects were arrested by Operatives of the Quick Response Squad, QRS, along Shagamu/Ogijo Road axis, during a stop-and-search duty at the Lafarge area.
Both suspects were arrested for allegedly being in possession of firearm.
They were arrested on Sunday, 5th April 2026, at about 11:00a.m, when the officers intercepted a tricycle conveying the child.
Following the arrest of the teenage suspect, police officers conducted a search on him which led to the recovery of one locally made pistol, one live cartridge, and a mask, the ownership of which he could not satisfactorily explain.
Thereafter, the teenager claimed that the firearm belonged to his father.
Based on this disclosure, operatives arrested the father.
Both suspects, along with the recovered exhibits, have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, for thorough investi
Effort to unravel the circumstances surrounding the case is ongoing, while in the meantime the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, has commended the vigilance and professionalism of the operatives.
The Police boss has reiterated 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.
CP Ojajuni further urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police.
Members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious activities or security concerns through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 08000009111; Emergency numbers: 09062837609, 09120141706, 09151027369, and 07084972994.
