Two notorious “One Chance” robbery suspects operating as a syndicate within the Abeokuta metropolis has now been arrested by the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Ogun State Police Command.
The suspects, identified as Bidemi Tijani ‘m’ aged 29 and Olajide Rasaq ‘m’ aged 42, were apprehended on 15th August, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation.
The arrest was effected after the Command received an actionable intelligence revealing that members of the syndicate who routinely disguise as commercial taxi operators to dispossess unsuspecting passengers of their mobile phones, cash, and valuable items were sighted in a taxi heading towards the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta.
A release e-signed by DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command, Eleweran, Abeokuta, confirmed that the police acted on the tip-off as tactical operatives of the VCRU gave the fleeing robbers a hot chase towards Ita-Oshin.
The two suspects were successfully apprehended and after interrogation, they had put down their statements under caution. Both suspects confessed to being active members of the “One Chance” robbery syndicate terrorizing commuters within the Abeokuta metropolis.
Efforts are currently being intensified by operatives to track down and apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate, establish the full extent of their activities, and recover necessary exhibits.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has commended the operatives of the VCRU for their swift response, operational vigilance, and tactical professionalism.
CP Ojajuni reiterated the Command’s firm commitment to purging the state of criminal elements, warning that perpetrators of crime will find no safe haven in Ogun State.
He further urged residents and commuters to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons or criminal activities to the police without delay through the following channels:
Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111
Emergency Lines: 09164859299 | 09154293464
