By Ejire Folakunmi
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspects, a father and his teenage son, for unlawful possession of a firearm along the Sagamu/Ogijo Road axis.
The suspects, identified as Joseph Kehinde, 38, and his 13-year-old son, John Joseph, were apprehended by officers of the Command’s Quick Response Squad (QRS) during a routine stop-and-search operation.
According to the police, the incident occurred on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m. at the Lafarge area along the Sagamu/Ogijo corridor.
The operatives intercepted a tricycle conveying the younger suspect, and a search conducted on him led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, one live cartridge, and a mask. The minor could not provide a satisfactory explanation for the items but later claimed that the firearm belonged to his father.
Acting on this information, the operatives launched a follow-up operation which resulted in the arrest of the father, Joseph Kehinde.
Both suspects, along with the recovered exhibits, have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
The police said efforts are ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the case, adding that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the vigilance and professionalism of the operatives involved in the arrest.
He reiterated the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on illegal possession of firearms and other criminal activities, assuring residents of continued efforts to ensure safety and security across the state.
Ojajuni also urged members of the public to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could aid crime prevention and investigation.
Residents were encouraged to report suspicious activities through the Command’s emergency lines, including the Gateway Shield toll-free number: 0800 000 9111, as well as 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.