The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) has arrested a suspected criminal and recovered dangerous weapons and illicit substances during an intelligence-led operation in Ijebu-Ode.
In a statement released by the State Commander of the Corps, Cmdr. Dr. Soji Ganzallo, through the office of the Director of Information and Public Relations, Assistant Commander Moruf Yusuf, the arrest was made on Friday, July 26, 2025, at around 12:30 p.m. by a tactical team led by the Ijebu Zonal Commander.
The operation was conducted following credible intelligence on suspicious activities behind the Central Mosque area, locally known as Zanga, in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area.
The suspect, Usman Abdullahi, 29, a resident of Zanga, was apprehended and subjected to a thorough search. Recovered from his possession were; a locally-made pistol, a waist charm suspected to be for spiritual protection, a knife, a sparkler (explosive/firework), and substances suspected to be narcotics
According to Commander Ganzallo, preliminary interrogation revealed that the firearm allegedly belongs to one “Basiru,” whose whereabouts are yet to be determined. The suspect also admitted to engaging in the sale of illicit drugs.
The suspect and all recovered items have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force at the Igbeba Area Command, Ijebu-Ode, for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Commander Ganzallo reaffirmed the commitment of the So-Safe Corps to maintaining law and order in Ogun State. He urged residents to continue sharing timely and actionable intelligence with the Corps to support proactive security interventions.
E-Signed:
Assistant Commander Moruf Yusuf
Director of Information and Public Relations, So-Safe Corps
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🌐: http://sosafecorps.og.gov.ng
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FOR:
THE STATE COMMANDER
