OYO POLICE RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE IN GOMBE, ARREST SUSPECT




In a further demonstration of its unwavering commitment to combating crime and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice, the Oyo State Police Command has successfully recovered a vehicle reported stolen on 29 July 2026, following a painstaking investigation and coordinated intelligence-led operation that culminated in the arrest of the principal suspect in Gombe State on 3 August 2026.

The breakthrough was achieved after operatives of the Command meticulously followed credible intelligence generated during the investigation, leading to the successful tracking of the stolen vehicle to Gombe State. 

Consequently, one Daniel Chinada Obidiukwu, male, aged 21, was apprehended in possession of the vehicle. 

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly stole the vehicle from Ibadan and drove it to Gombe State with the intention of selling it to an unsuspecting buyer.

Following the suspect’s arrest, the stolen vehicle was immediately recovered and taken into police custody as an exhibit, while the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue to unravel other possible accomplices and circumstances surrounding the crime. 

Upon the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect will be charged to court in accordance with the law.


Commending the professionalism, resilience, and investigative prowess of the operatives involved in the operation, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering resolve to relentlessly pursue criminal elements wherever they may be found. 

He further assured residents that the Command will continue to leverage intelligence-driven policing and inter-state collaboration to protect lives and property, while urging members of the public to sustain their support by providing timely and credible information capable of aiding effective crime prevention and law enforcement.


For Emergencies, Contact:

Oyo State Call Response Center (Toll-Free): 615

Oyo State Police Command Control Room: 08081768614, 07055495413

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