Ogun Police Arrest 3 Women in Child-Stealing Syndicate, Rescue 3 Children in Ibafo

The Ogun State Police Command has successfully arrested three women suspected of involvement in a child-stealing syndicate, following an intelligence-led operation in Ibafo, located within the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area. During the operation, three children were rescued, marking a significant breakthrough for law enforcement in the region.

Intelligence-Led Investigation Leads to Arrests

According to a statement released on Friday, September 11, 2026, by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command, detectives from the Ibafo Divisional Headquarters carried out the arrests. The operation was the culmination of a thorough and sustained investigation into reported cases of child stealing in the locality.

Detectives acted on credible intelligence that pointed to the existence of a syndicate operating within the area. The targeted police operation was conducted with the aim of dismantling the criminal network and safeguarding vulnerable children.

Suspects Identified and Confession Obtained

The three women arrested have been identified as Kikelomo Jimoh, 36; Kayode Elizabeth; and Blessing Anochike, 60. Initial detainment began with the arrest of Kikelomo Jimoh, who, upon interrogation, allegedly confessed involvement in the syndicate. Jimoh reportedly led the detectives to the residence of Blessing Anochike, where further evidence was uncovered.

At Anochike’s residence, police found and successfully rescued three children believed to have been unlawfully taken. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed in the official statement:

“Detectives attached to Ibafo Division of the Ogun State Police Command have busted a three-member suspected child-stealing gang, arresting Kikelomo Jimoh, ‘F’, 36; Kayode Elizabeth, ‘F’; and Blessing Anochike, ‘F’, 60, while rescuing three children in connection with the case.”

Details of Rescued Children

The rescued children have been identified as follows:

• Christiana Olowokere, 14 years old
• Olamilekan Abdurusheed, 16 years old
• Adeniji Rebecca, 12 years old

All three children have been taken into protective custody where they are receiving appropriate care and support while investigations continue.

Ongoing Investigation and Police Actions

The Ogun State Police Command has indicated that investigations remain ongoing to establish the duration of the syndicate’s operations and to identify any additional victims who may have been affected. The suspects currently remain in police custody and are expected to be formally charged in court upon completion of the investigative process.

Authorities have urged residents of Ibafo and surrounding communities to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police stations. They also emphasized the importance of verifying the background of individuals offering to care for children, as a preventive measure against child abduction and trafficking.

The police continue to reinforce their commitment to protecting the rights and safety of children in Ogun State and ensuring that those responsible for such heinous crimes face justice.

Disclaimer: The suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Source: Ogun State Police Command Press Statement, issued by PPRO Olumuyiwa Adejobi, September 11, 2026.