Ogun Police Arrest Suspected Thief, Recover Motorcycle, Generator In Itori

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected thief and recovered a motorcycle and a generator believed to have been stolen in Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babas eyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, October 25, 2026, saying the arrest followed information provided by a vigilant motorist.

According to the statement, the incident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on Sunday when the 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, the motorist alerted the police while trailing the tricycle to Complex Junction, Itori, towards Papalanto.

Police operatives attached to the Ewekoro Division subsequently intercepted the tricycle. However, the two occupants attempted to escape, but one of them, identified as Adam Muhammed, was arrested after a chase.

The police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice, adding that preliminary investigations had linked the recovered motorcycle and generator to a reported theft in Itori.

The statement noted that the suspect remained in custody as detectives continued investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify other persons involved.

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their swift response and praised the motorist for providing timely information that enabled the police to intervene.

Ojajuni reiterated the command’s commitment to proactive policing, effective response to credible intelligence and the protection of lives and property across the state.

He also urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements and activities to security agencies, stressing that timely information could help prevent crime.