Police foil motorcycle, generator theft, arrest suspect in Ogun

The arrested suspect and the recovered items. Photo: Ogun State Police Command

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Adam Muhammed, and recovered a motorcycle and a generator allegedly stolen by him and his fleeing accomplice at Itori, the headquarters of Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state.

The arrest reportedly followed a tip-off from a motorist who spotted an unregistered tricycle conveying the items along the Onigbedu–Itori Road on Sunday morning.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.

Babaseyi said, “At about 7:30 am on Sunday, October 25, 2026, a motorist travelling along the Onigbedu–Itori Road sighted an unregistered tricycle conveying a grey Haojue Lady motorcycle and a Firman generator, with two passengers on board.

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

“Acting swiftly on the information, police operatives intercepted the tricycle. The two occupants attempted to flee, but one suspect, identified as Adam Muhammed, was apprehended after a hot chase, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing accomplice.

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“Preliminary investigation has linked the recovered motorcycle and generator to a reported theft in Itori. The suspect remains in custody as detectives intensify investigations to establish the full circumstances of the incident and ensure that all those involved are brought to justice.”

The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their prompt response, noting that timely intelligence and effective police action remained vital to preventing crime and safeguarding property.

He also praised the vigilance and civic responsibility of the motorist whose alert enabled the police to intervene.

Ojajuni reaffirmed the command’s resolve to sustain proactive patrols, respond promptly to credible intelligence and prevent criminal elements from operating freely in Ogun State.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and activities, stressing that timely reports could make the difference between a successful crime and its prevention.