A 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, has been arrested for allegedly stealing motor spare parts belonging to his employer at Ita-Asu village, via Owode-Egba, in Obafemi Owode local government area of the state.
The arrest was made by operatives of the Owode-Egba division on Saturday, following a report received from the manager of the affected company.
The suspect was said to have removed several motor spare parts from the company’s premises.
Confirming the arrest on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, revealed that items recovered include four air controls, two air boosters, two engine seats, and two fuel pumps.
Babaseyi said, “On 30th May 2026, at about 6:00pm the manager of the affected company, informed the police that the suspect had earlier been apprehended by operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS), Ogun State Command, at the Sagamu Interchange axis along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while allegedly attempting to move company property without authorization.
“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 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 image maker stated that the suspect is in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
He quoted the State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, to have 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.
Ojajuni also urged employers and members of the public to remain security conscious and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police formation or through the command emergency lines.
