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The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a suspected theft in Itori and arrested a suspect, recovering a stolen motorcycle and generator.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
According to the statement, at about 7:30 am on Sunday, a motorist travelling along the Onigbedu-Itori Road sighted an unregistered tricycle conveying a grey Haojue Lady motorcycle and a Firman generator, with two passengers on board.
Suspecting that the items might have been stolen, he promptly alerted the police while trailing the tricycle to Complex Junction, Itori, towards Papalanto.
“Acting swiftly on the information, police operatives intercepted the tricycle. The two occupants attempted to flee, but one suspect, identified as Adam Muhammed, was apprehended after a hot chase, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing accomplice,” Babaseyi said.
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He added that preliminary investigation has linked the recovered motorcycle and generator to a reported theft in Itori, adding that the suspect remains in custody as detectives intensify investigations.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their prompt response and praised the vigilance of the member of the public whose alert enabled the police to intervene.
The CP reaffirmed the command’s resolve to sustain proactive patrols and respond promptly to credible intelligence, urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements.
“Timely report can make the difference between a successful crime and its prevention,” he said.
