The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, codenamed So-Safe Corps, has arrested a suspected vandal, identified as Mr. Friday Amos Gabriel, over the alleged vandalization and stealing of an iron pole at Mosa/Balogun River.
This is contained in a statement by the State Commander, Cmdr. (Dr.) Soji Ganzallo and disclosed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi.
The suspect was apprehended on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, following a distress call received by the Area Commander, Ilogbo Area Command, ACC Odukunle Oloyede, from the Chairman of New Life Community Development Association (CDA), Mr. Akinbobola at about 6:30am
According to the report, the community chairman informed the Area Commander that a man had been sighted carrying an iron pole in the community. Upon being questioned about the source of the item, the suspect reportedly disclosed that it had been removed from the Mosa/Balogun River area.
The suspect, identified as Mr. Friday Amos Gabriel, was subsequently apprehended and taken for further investigation.
Items reportedly recovered from the suspect include an iPhone, Premier Lotto tickets valued at ₦4,900, a measuring tape, a torchlight, an iPhone charging cord, two T-shirts and two razor blades.
The suspect and recovered items were subsequently handed over to SWAT Base 5 for further investigation and necessary action.
The State Commander commended the vigilance and prompt intervention of the community chairman and urged members of the public to continue providing useful information that could assist security agencies in preventing vandalism, theft and other criminal activities.
