The Oyo State Police Command says it has arrested two men over alleged tax-related theft in Ibadan, the state capital. The command made this known in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, which was made available to Daily Post on Monday evening.
Ayanlade named the suspects as Gbenga Olubade, aged 42, and Oluwaseun Adeoye, aged 50. According to him, both men are under investigation, and officers are working to determine how deeply they were involved in the alleged crime.
Arrest followed a distress call
The police spokesman said the arrests followed a distress call received on November 4, 2026. The statement did not say, in the material available, where in Ibadan the incident happened or what exactly was taken.
On the suspects' alleged admissions, the statement said: "Following their apprehension, the two suspects, Gbenga Olubade, aged 42, and Oluwaseun Adeoye, aged 50, had their statements obtained, during which they confessed to the allegations."
The confession is the police account only and has not been independently verified. The suspects have not been quoted directly, and no court appearance has been announced.
- Based on reporting byDaily Post Nigeria: Police arrest two suspected thieves in Ibadan
