A 21-year-old plumber, Adebayo Pelumi has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, So-Safe Corps, for allegedly stealing two iron catering pots and a power bank in Iyesi, Ota.
Pelumi was apprehended on Sunday, round Abiola Gas Line, Iyesi, Ota, following sustained efforts by officers of the Canaan City Division to trace him after he had been on the run over an alleged theft at Arobi Eye.
The arrest was confirmed in a press release by the State Commander, Commander, Soji Ganzallo, made out there by the Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi on Monday.
According to the assertion, details about the suspect’s whereabouts was acquired in the early hours of Sunday whereas the Divisional Officer, SC Tajudeen Abdulkereem, and his workforce had been on routine patrol.
According to the assertion, “The officers initially sighted the suspect on a bike however overlooked him.
“A search of the encircling space was subsequently performed, throughout which the 2 iron pots had been recovered.
“The suspect was later discovered hiding in the realm and tried to evade arrest.
“In a bid to flee, he jumped over a number of fences however was finally apprehended by the officers.”
It was additional indicated that the suspect additionally stole a power bank with its charger throughout the incident.
Other objects recovered from him included two Android telephones, a telephone charger, an OPay ATM card, a voter’s card, completely different bunches of keys, two MTN SIM playing cards and several other receipts.
The suspect and the recovered objects have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, Onipanu Divisional Headquarters, for additional investigation and applicable motion.
The State Commander reiterated the Corps’ dedication to defending lives and property and urged members of the general public to stay vigilant and cooperate with safety businesses by offering credible data.
