Operatives of the Owode-Egba Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, for allegedly stealing motor spare parts belonging to his employer in Ita-Asu Village, near Owode-Egba.
The arrest followed a complaint received by the division on May 30, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m., from the company’s manager.
According to the report, the suspect was earlier intercepted by operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS) of the Ogun State Police Command at the Sagamu Interchange along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while allegedly attempting to move company property without authorisation.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Ayuba, who worked as a staff member of the company, was found in possession of several motor spare parts suspected to have been unlawfully removed from the company’s premises. The items recovered included four air controls, two air boosters, two engine seats, and two fuel pumps, all confirmed to belong to the company.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to the theft.
Police detectives later visited the scene for further investigation and documentation, while the recovered items were secured as exhibits.
The suspect is currently in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, praised the vigilance of the company’s management and the swift response of the Quick Response Squad and Owode-Egba Division officers, noting that the operation led to the recovery of stolen items and the suspect’s arrest.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting businesses and residents across the state through intelligence-led policing and proactive crime prevention.
