Operatives of Owode-Egba Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, for allegedly stealing motor spare parts belonging to his employer at Ita-Asu Village, via Owode-Egba.
The spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday.
Babaseyi said that the arrest followed a report received at the Division on 30th May 2026 at about 6:00 pm from the manager of the affected company.
The manager was said to have informed the police that the suspect had earlier been apprehended by operatives of the Quick Response Squad, Ogun State Command, at the Sagamu Interchange axis along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while allegedly attempting to move company property without authorisation.
He discussed that “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, an employee of the company, was found in possession of several motor spare parts suspected to have been unlawfully removed from the company’s premises.
“The recovered items include four air controls, two air boosters, two engine seats, and two fuel pumps, all identified as property of the company”
During the course of the investigation, the suspect reportedly admitted to the theft. Detectives promptly visited the scene for further investigation and documentation, while the recovered items were secured as exhibits.
The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the vigilance of the company management and the swift, coordinated response of the Quick Response Squad and officers of Owode-Egba Division, which led to the successful recovery of the stolen property and the apprehension of the suspect.
The CP reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting businesses, critical assets, and residents across the State through intelligence-led policing and proactive crime prevention strategies.
He further urged employers and members of the public to remain security conscious and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police formation or through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency Lines: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, 0708 497 2994.
