Ogun State police have arrested Mutiu Sadiku, a member of a local vigilante group, for allegedly discharging a firearm and injuring three people on Saturday, 18th April 2026, at about 2013hrs. The incident occurred in the Sawmill area of Osiele, under Odeda division, while Sadiku was returning from a farm. Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed the arrest, stating that preliminary investigations indicated the shooting was accidental. The firearm used was recovered through collaboration with the Amotekun Corps.
Three individuals sustained injuries from the discharge and were immediately taken to medical facilities. They are currently in stable condition and responding well to treatment. The suspect has been apprehended and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCIID) in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and possible prosecution. Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the victims or the specific type of firearm involved.
The police have urged residents to report suspicious activities using designated emergency lines, including the toll-free Gateway Shield number 0800 000 9111 and additional contact numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.
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