CP Felix Ohagwu Orders Investigation as Police Recover Pistol from Welder in Uso

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a welder, identified as Andy Giwa, for allegedly being in possession of a locally fabricated pistol at his workshop in Uso, Owo Local Government Area of the state.

The arrest followed credible intelligence received by the Command on September 11, 2026, that Giwa, a resident of Imogun Street, Uso, was allegedly working on a pistol at his workshop.

Acting on the information, operatives attached to the Uso Police Division moved to the location and recovered one locally fabricated pistol, leading to the immediate arrest of the suspect.

During preliminary questioning, the suspect reportedly claimed that the firearm belonged to another individual whose identity has not yet been established and who is currently at large.

The Police Command said efforts have been intensified to identify and apprehend the alleged owner of the firearm, while investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding its possession, manufacture and intended use.

The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Felix Ohagwu, psc, mnips, mspsp, has ordered that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet and comprehensive investigation.

According to the Command, the investigation will also determine the source and purpose of the firearm and establish whether other persons are connected to the matter.

CP Ohagwu commended the citizen who provided the timely information that enabled the Police to swiftly recover the firearm, stressing that credible intelligence from members of the public remains vital to preventing crime and protecting lives and property.

The Commissioner assured residents that the identity of informants would be treated with utmost confidentiality and protected in line with established security protocols.

The Command reiterated its commitment to combating the proliferation and unlawful possession of firearms across the state, assuring residents that intelligence-led policing and proactive operations would continue to be deployed to disrupt activities capable of threatening public safety.
The Police therefore urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons, movements, activities or possession of firearms to the nearest Police formation or through the Command’s official communication channels.