The Ogun State Community Social Orientation and Safety Corps codenamed ‘So-Safe Corps’ has apprehended a 21-year-old man Adebayo Pelumi over the alleged theft of two iron pots used by caterers and a power bank with its charger in Iyesi Ota.
In a statement the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Corps ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi said the suspect was apprehended last Sunday around Abiola Gas Line Iyesi Ota following efforts by officers of the Canaan City Division to locate him after he had been at large in connection with an alleged theft case reported from Arobi Eye.
According to Adegbuyi information about the suspect’s whereabouts was received in the early hours of the day while the Divisional Officer SC Tajudeen Abdulkereem alongside his team was on routine patrol.
He said: ‘Although the suspect was initially sighted on a motorcycle they reportedly lost sight of him before he could be apprehended.
‘A search of the surrounding area was subsequently conducted during which the two iron pots were recovered. The suspect was later discovered hiding in the area but attempted to evade arrest. In an attempt to escape the suspect allegedly jumped over several fences but was eventually apprehended by the officers.
‘Subsequently it was further indicated that the suspect stole a power bank with its charger during the incident.
‘The suspect who reportedly hails from Aiyetoro Ogun State and works as a plumber was arrested and taken into custody for further investigation.
‘Other items reportedly recovered from the suspect included two Android mobile phones a phone charger an OPay ATM card a voter’s card different bunches of keys two MTN SIM cards and several receipts bearing no name identifying the suspect.
‘The suspect and the recovered items were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police Force Onipanu Divisional Headquarters for further investigation and appropriate action.’
He however reiterated commitment of the Corps to protecting lives and property and urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that could assist in preventing and combating criminal activities within their communities.