Ogun: Police rescue suspected motorcycle thief allegedly poisoned in revenge attack
Ogun State Police Rescue Man Forced to Ingest Poisonous Substance
Ogun State Police have rescued 26-year-old Timothy Ashamu, who was allegedly coerced into ingesting a toxic substance in Oke-Odan, located in the Yewa South Local Government Area.
According to reports from DAILY POST, Ashamu reportedly admitted to stealing more than three motorcycles from local residents. The alleged crimes began in October 2026 when he was accused of robbing Adetunji Vincent of his Bajaj motorcycle on Agosu Road, Oke-Odan.
In a statement released Monday, Police Public Relations Officer DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi stated that investigations revealed Ashamu used tools such as hammers, sticks, and cutlasses to commit these thefts.
Ashamu was later confronted by three individuals on a farm in Oke-Odan, who allegedly forced him to consume a substance believed to be Gamaline, in an apparent act of retribution.
Upon receiving the report, detectives from the Owode-Yewa Division acted quickly, locating and rescuing Ashamu. He was transported to a hospital in Owode-Yewa, where he is currently undergoing treatment and is reportedly responding positively.
Babaseyi emphasized the essential duty of law enforcement, stating, “The protection of human life is not conditional on a person’s innocence or perceived character. The law does not allow private individuals to determine or administer punishment. Criminality must be addressed through lawful arrest, investigation, and prosecution, not retaliation, torture, or attempted murder.” He highlighted the prompt response of the police as a testament to the principles of professional policing.
Following Ashamu’s report, detectives arrested Abiodun Oniyide, also known as Aje Alaje, in Ihunbo, where he was identified as one of the individuals involved in the incident. A container believed to have held Gamaline was seized as evidence.
Babaseyi confirmed that Oniyide remains in custody and that efforts are ongoing to apprehend additional suspects linked to the case. The investigation is being prepared for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Eleweran for further examination.
