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 at Ita-Asu Village, via Owode-Egba.
The spokesperson for the command, DSP Oluwaseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
“The arrest followed a report received at the Owode-Egba Division on 30th May 2026 at about 6:00pm from the manager of the affected company, who informed the police that the suspect had earlier been apprehended by operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS), Ogun State Command, at the Sagamu Interchange axis along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while allegedly attempting to move company property without authorization,” the statement read.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, an employee of 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 as property of the company.
“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.
“The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue. He will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commended 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.”