Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 38-year-old man and his teenage son for unlawful possession of a firearm along the Shagamu/Ogijo Road axis.

The suspects, identified as Joseph Kehinde, 38, and his 13-year-old son, John Joseph, were apprehended by officers of the Quick Response Squad (QRS) during a stop-and-search operation at the Lafarge area.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the incident occurred on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m., when operatives intercepted a tricycle conveying the teenager.

A search conducted on the boy led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, one live cartridge, and a mask. Unable to give a satisfactory explanation for the items, the teenager reportedly told police the firearm belonged to his father.

Following the disclosure, operatives tracked and arrested the father. Both suspects, alongside the recovered items, have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

The police said efforts are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the case, adding that the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the vigilance and professionalism of the officers, reiterating the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on illegal firearms.

He also urged residents to remain security-conscious and report suspicious activities through designated emergency lines.