ABEOKUTA — Operatives 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, via Owode-Egba, in Ogun State.
The suspect was arrested following a complaint lodged at the Owode-Egba Police Division on Friday, May 30, 2026, by the manager of the company.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the suspect was initially intercepted by operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS) at the Sagamu Interchange along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while allegedly attempting to move company property without authorisation.
Babaseyi said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, who worked as a security guard with the company, was found in possession of several motor spare parts suspected to have been unlawfully removed from the company’s premises.
The recovered items include four air controls, two air boosters, two engine seats and two fuel pumps, all identified by the company as its property.
He added that the suspect allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation.
“During the course of investigation, the suspect reportedly admitted to the theft. Detectives promptly visited the scene for further investigation and documentation, while the recovered items were secured as exhibits,” Babaseyi said.
He noted that the suspect remains in police custody, adding that investigation is ongoing and he would be charged to court upon completion of the process.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the vigilance of the company’s management and the swift response of the Quick Response Squad and officers of the Owode-Egba Division for the arrest and recovery of the stolen items.
Ojajuni said the success of the operation underscores the importance of collaboration between security agencies, businesses and members of the public in tackling crime.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives, property and business assets across the state through intelligence-led policing and proactive crime prevention strategies.
The Commissioner also urged employers and residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
