A 32-year-old security guard has been arrested by Ogun State Police for allegedly stealing motor spare parts from the company he was hired to protect, officials said Friday.
Friday Ayuba was apprehended at the Sagamu Interchange along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway by operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS) while allegedly attempting to move company property without authorisation from Ita-Asu Village, via Owode-Egba.
The company’s manager filed a report with the Owode-Egba Division on May 30, 2026, after Ayuba had already been intercepted by the QRS patrol team.
Investigators found Ayuba in possession of four air controls, two air boosters, two engine seats, and two fuel pumps — all identified as belonging to his employer.
“The suspect reportedly admitted to the theft,” police said in a statement, adding that detectives visited the scene for further investigation and documentation, with all recovered items secured as exhibits.
Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, praised both the company’s management and the officers involved in the operation.
“I commend the vigilance of the company management and the swift, coordinated response of the Quick Response Squad and officers of Owode-Egba Division, which led to the successful recovery of the stolen property and the apprehension of the suspect,” he said.
Ojajuni reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to safeguarding businesses and residents across the state. “Our commitment to protecting businesses, critical assets, and residents through intelligence-led policing and proactive crime prevention strategies remains unwavering,” he said, urging the public to report suspicious activities promptly.
Ayuba remains in custody and will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Members of the public can contact the Ogun State Police Command via the Gateway Shield toll-free line: 0800 000 9111, or emergency lines: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.
