The suspects, identified as 46-year-old Seun Lawal and his guarantor, 38-year-old Ademola Oriyomi, were apprehended by officers attached to the Idiroko Division while allegedly trying to traffic the vehicle out of the country for illegal disposal.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the operation followed credible intelligence received at about 11 p.m. on June 12, 2026. The information indicated that the suspects had positioned the bus at the Babaloke area of Idiroko and were making preparations to move it across the international border.
Babaseyi said, “Acting swiftly on the information, CSP Adejuwon Ariyo mobilised and led a surveillance team to the location, where operatives intercepted the suspects in the course of executing the cross-border movement.
“In a decisive tactical response, the operatives demobilised the vehicle by shooting one of its tyres, effectively immobilising it and preventing its escape across the border.
“The prompt intervention led to the arrest of the two suspects and the recovery of the stolen 28-seater Toyota Coaster bus at the scene.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that Seun Lawal, a driver, conspired with Ademola Oriyomi, his guarantor, to steal and sell the vehicle in the Benin Republic. The suspects admitted that the proceeds were intended to facilitate their relocation after the illegal transaction”.
Police said both suspects remain in custody as investigations continue to determine whether they are linked to a wider network involved in cross-border vehicle theft and trafficking.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, praised the officers involved in the operation, particularly CSP Adejuwon Ariyo and the personnel of the Idiroko Division, for their professionalism and intelligence-driven approach that led to the successful interception and recovery of the vehicle.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to proactive policing, enhanced border security and sustained efforts to prevent criminal elements from operating within Ogun State and its border communities.
The police also called on residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities and movements to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to combat crime.