A 21-year-old plumber, identified as Adebayo Pelumi, has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, popularly known as So-Safe Corps, over the alleged theft of two iron catering pots and a power bank in Ota.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended on Sunday near Abiola Gas Line in the Iyesi area of Ota, following efforts by operatives of the Canaan City Division to track him down over an alleged theft at Arobi Eye.
The arrest was confirmed on Monday in a statement issued by the State Commander of the Corps, Soji Ganzallo, through the Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi.
According to the statement, officers received information about the suspect’s whereabouts in the early hours of Sunday while conducting routine patrols under the supervision of the Divisional Officer, SC Tajudeen Abdulkereem.
The officers reportedly spotted the suspect on a motorcycle but initially lost sight of him. A subsequent search of the surrounding area led to the recovery of the two iron pots.
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The statement added that the suspect was later found hiding nearby and allegedly attempted to escape by jumping over several fences before he was eventually apprehended.
A power bank and its charger were also reportedly stolen during the incident.
Other items recovered from the suspect included two Android phones, a phone charger, an OPay ATM card, a voter’s card, several bunches of keys, two MTN SIM cards and various receipts.
The suspect and the recovered items have since been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force at the Onipanu Divisional Headquarters for further investigation and appropriate action.
The So-Safe Corps reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property in Ogun State, urging residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information to security agencies to support crime prevention efforts.
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