The Suspect was arrested by the Special Oyo Police Operation Squad codenamed "Operation Restore Peace" on Sunday August 21, 2022, along Asejire road, Egbeda Local Government, Ibadan the capital city of Oyo State.

According to the police, two unexpended canisters were recovered from him.

Fielding questions from journalists, the suspect, Ayodele admitted that he had been impersonating the police for 13 years.

Upon interrogation by the police, the suspect who has since admitted to committing the crime, confessed that his passion for the police job led him into the act.