Operatives of the Ibafo Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three suspects over the alleged theft of a motor vehicle and recovered a stolen ash-coloured Lexus RX 300 SUV.
The suspects, identified as Obada Ezekiel, 27; Emmanuel Timothy, 25; and Yaya Yakubu, 27, were apprehended on April 18, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m. following a distress call and credible intelligence.
Police sources said the arrest was made after an anonymous tip-off led operatives to a hideout within the Ibafo axis, where the stolen vehicle was found in the suspects’ possession.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Ezekiel, a private security guard attached to the vehicle, allegedly conspired with the two others to steal the SUV from Lagos and transport it to Ibafo for disposal.
The suspects are currently in custody and are expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Abeokuta for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their swift response and professionalism, noting that their effective use of intelligence led to the successful arrest and recovery.
He also appreciated members of the public for providing timely information, while reiterating the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing across the state.
The police command assured residents of its continued commitment to the protection of lives and property and urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through its emergency lines. #Securitynewsalert.com
