By our Reporter
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a security guard and two other suspects for alleged conspiracy and theft of a motor vehicle in the Ibafo area of the state.
The suspects, identified as Obada Ezekiel, 27; Emmanuel Timothy, 25; and Yaya Yakubu, 27, were apprehended on April 18, 2026, following a distress call and credible intelligence that led operatives to their hideout.
Police authorities disclosed that an ash-coloured Lexus RX 300 SUV, reported stolen, was recovered from the suspects during the operation.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Ezekiel, a private security guard attached to the vehicle, allegedly conspired with the two other suspects to steal the car from Lagos and transport it to Ibafo for disposal.
The suspects are currently in police custody and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Abeokuta for further investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended operatives of the Ibafo Division for their swift response and effective use of intelligence, which led to the arrest and recovery.
He also appreciated members of the public for providing timely information and reiterated the Command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-led policing and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state.
The Command urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through its emergency lines.
