By Peace Udugba
Operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspected cattle rustlers and recovered a stolen cow valued at ₦1.7 million, alongside a knife and a vehicle used in the crime.
The suspects, identified as Muhammed Monsur and Olaseinde Olatunji, were apprehended in a swift response operation following a distress call from a farmer in the Ifo/Ibogun axis of the state.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, April 30, 2026, at about 2:30 a.m., when a group of suspected rustlers reportedly invaded a dairy farm at Omitoro Village via Coker and made away with a cow.
According to the police, SWAT operatives acted promptly on receiving the alert and mobilised to the scene. The suspects, who attempted to escape in a commercial minibus popularly known as “Korope,” were intercepted after raising suspicion due to their movements.
The timely intervention led to the arrest of the two suspects, while one stolen cow, a knife, and the operational vehicle were recovered. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects belong to a four-man gang, with two accomplices fleeing into the surrounding bush.
Police authorities confirmed that the recovered vehicle has been secured at the Ibogun SWAT office, while the stolen cow was documented and returned to its owner after necessary care.
The suspects remain in custody as investigations continue, with efforts ongoing to apprehend the fleeing gang members. The case will be transferred to the appropriate unit for further investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their swift response, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to ridding the state of criminal elements.
Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command’s emergency lines.
