The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected thief and recovered a motorcycle and generator believed to have been stolen in Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area.
The suspect, identified as Adam Muhammed, was arrested on Sunday after a motorist alerted the police to a suspicious tricycle carrying the items.
According to the police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the motorist spotted the tricycle around 7:30 a.m. along the Onigbedu-Itori Road. Two occupants were on board, transporting a grey Haojue Lady motorcycle and a Firman generator.
Suspecting that the items might have been stolen, the motorist alerted the police while following the tricycle to Complex Junction, Itori, towards Papalanto.
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Police operatives intercepted the tricycle, but both occupants reportedly attempted to escape. Muhammed was apprehended after a chase, while efforts are ongoing to arrest his fleeing accomplice.
Preliminary investigations have linked the recovered items to a reported theft in Itori.
The suspect remains in police custody as detectives continue investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify everyone involved.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the officers for their swift response and praised the motorist for providing timely information.
He urged residents to report suspicious activities promptly to help prevent crime.
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