The Ogun State Police Command has demonstrated its commitment to proactive policing and the protection of property with the arrest of a suspected motorcycle and generator thief by operatives of the Ewekoro Division, following the swift response to information provided by a vigilant member of the public.
At about 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, 25 October 2026, 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.
Preliminary investigation has linked the recovered motorcycle and generator to a reported theft in Itori.
The suspect remains in custody as detectives intensify investigations to establish the full circumstances of the incident and ensure that all those involved are brought to justice.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their prompt and decisive response, noting that timely intelligence and effective police action remain vital to preventing crime and safeguarding property.
He also praised the vigilance and civic responsibility of the member of the public whose alert enabled the police to intervene.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to sustain proactive patrols, respond promptly to credible intelligence and deny criminal elements the opportunity to operate freely in Ogun State.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and activities, stressing that a timely report can make the difference between a successful crime and its prevention.
