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

By Adebola Muili

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected thief and recovered a motorcycle and a generator believed to have been stolen in Itori, following a tip-off from a vigilant motorist.

The suspect, identified as Adam Muhammed, was arrested by operatives of the Ewekoro Division on Sunday, October 25, 2026, after the police intercepted a tricycle conveying the recovered items along the Onigbedu–Itori Road.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday, explaining that the operation followed the swift response of police operatives to information provided by the motorist.

According to the statement, the incident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. when the motorist sighted an unregistered tricycle carrying a grey Haojue Lady motorcycle and a Firman generator, with two passengers on board.

Suspecting that the items might have been stolen, the motorist promptly alerted the police while trailing the tricycle to Complex Junction, Itori, towards Papalanto.

Acting on the information, police operatives intercepted the tricycle. The two occupants reportedly attempted to flee, but Muhammed was apprehended after a hot chase, while his accomplice escaped.

Preliminary investigation has linked the recovered motorcycle and generator to a reported theft in Itori. The arrested suspect remains in police custody as detectives intensify investigations to establish the full circumstances of the incident and apprehend the fleeing accomplice.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their prompt response and decisive action, while praising the motorist for demonstrating vigilance and civic responsibility.

Ojajuni said timely intelligence and effective police action remained vital to preventing crime and safeguarding lives and property.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining proactive patrols and responding promptly to credible intelligence to prevent criminal activities across the state.

The commissioner also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and activities to security agencies, stressing that timely information could make the difference between a successful crime and its prevention.