TWO ARRESTED AS OGUN POLICE DISRUPT STUDENT HOSTEL ROBBERY IN EWEKORO

TWO ARRESTED AS OGUN POLICE DISRUPT STUDENT HOSTEL ROBBERY IN EWEKORO 

By Jennifer Nwosu 


A midnight robbery at a student hostel in Ewekoro ended abruptly after police arrived while the attackers were still inside, forcing the gang to abandon a bag containing phones, a laptop and clothing as officers gave chase.

In a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, the incident occurred at about 2:40 a.m. on September 13, 2026, in the Eruku/Agbon area, following an anonymous distress call that armed men were attacking students in a hostel.

Police operatives from the Ewekoro Division were immediately deployed to the area. On seeing the approaching officers, the suspects reportedly dropped their haul and attempted to disappear into the night. Two men, identified as Waris Dauda and Tiamiyu Abiodun, were however apprehended after a pursuit.

Inside the abandoned school bag were 11 assorted iPhones, an HP laptop and several items of clothing. Students who were robbed later identified the recovered belongings as theirs.

The investigation has also uncovered an alleged financial dimension to the raid. Police said one victim was forced during the attack to transfer ₦200,000 into an account linked to the operation, while detectives are working to identify and locate the account holder.

Investigators have documented the point of entry and secured the recovered items as exhibits. Searches at the suspects’ residences produced no additional incriminating material, but both men and the recovered property are being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and prosecution.

Police operations are continuing to locate other members of the gang and trace the beneficiary of the alleged ₦200,000 transfer.

The State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the Ewekoro team for its' rapid response and said protecting students and communities remains a priority for the Command. Police also urged owners and operators of off-campus hostels to maintain readily accessible emergency contacts and report suspicious activity without delay.

Security alerts can be directed to the Gateway Shield toll-free line 0800 000 9111, or the emergency numbers 09164859299 and 09154293464.

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