By Our Reporter
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, for allegedly stealing motor spare parts belonging to his employer in Ita-Asu Village, Owode-Egba area of the state.
The suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Owode-Egba Division following a report lodged by the management of the affected company on May 30, 2026.
According to the police, the company manager reported that Ayuba had earlier been intercepted by operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS) of the Ogun State Command at the Sagamu Interchange along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while allegedly attempting to move company property without authorization.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, who worked as a security guard for the company, was found in possession of several motor spare parts suspected to have been unlawfully removed from the firm’s premises.
Items recovered from him included four air controls, two air boosters, two engine seats, and two fuel pumps, all of which were identified as company property.
Police authorities disclosed that the suspect allegedly confessed to the theft during interrogation. Detectives subsequently visited the company premises for further investigation and documentation, while the recovered items were secured as exhibits.
The suspect remains in police custody and is expected to be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Commending the vigilance of the company’s management and the prompt intervention of the Quick Response Squad and officers of the Owode-Egba Division, the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, praised the coordinated efforts that led to the recovery of the stolen property and the arrest of the suspect.
He reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting businesses, critical infrastructure, and residents through intelligence-led policing and proactive crime prevention strategies.
The police boss also urged employers and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies to aid efforts at combating crime across the state.
