By Emmanuel Thomas l Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
SAKI, Oyo – Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested three young men in Saki over allegations of unnatural sexual conduct and homosexual acts.
The arrests were carried out by officers attached to the Command’s Monitoring Unit, Saki Operational Base, following an intelligence-driven operation.
Disclosing the development in a press statement made available to newsmen on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, named the suspects as Ayomide Lukeman (22), Shuaib Aremu (22), and Abdul-Rasheed Mufeed (23).
According to the police spokesperson, the operation was prompted by intelligence received on September 29, 2026, regarding the group’s alleged activities in the area.
Following the report, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, ordered the Monitoring Unit to verify the information and take swift action, leading to the apprehension of the three suspects.
DSP Olayinka stated that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects admitted to participating in homosexual acts.
”Specifically, two of the suspects reportedly confessed to having had carnal knowledge of the third suspect on multiple occasions, with the latter allegedly regarded by them as their ‘wife,'” the statement read.
The Command noted that investigations are currently ongoing to unravel the full circumstances surrounding the case and to ascertain if other individuals are involved.
Reassuring the public, the police spokesperson emphasized that the Command remains committed to conducting a thorough, professional, and impartial investigation in strict accordance with the law.
The Oyo State Police Command further urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue supplying timely, credible information to support crime prevention and law enforcement efforts across the state.
For emergencies, residents can reach the Oyo State Call Response Center Toll-Free Line at 615 or contact the Police Command Control Room on 08081768614 and 07055495413.
