The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, codenamed So-Safe Corps, has apprehended a 21-year-old man, identified as Adebayo Pelumi, in connection with the alleged theft of two iron pots used by caterers and a power bank with its charger in Iyesi, Ota, Ogun State.
This is contained in a statement by the State Commander, Cmdr. (Dr.) Soji Ganzallo and made available by the Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi.
The suspect was apprehended on Sunday, October 18, 2026, around Abiola Gas Line, Iyesi, Ota, following sustained efforts by officers of the Canaan City Division to locate him after he had reportedly been at large in connection with an alleged theft case reported from Arobi Eye.
According to the report, information about the suspect’s whereabout was received in the early hours of the day while the Divisional Officer, SC Tajudeen Abdulkereem, alongside his team was on routine patrol. Although the suspect was initially sighted on a motorcycle, they reportedly lost sight of him before he could be apprehend.
A search of the surrounding area was subsequently conducted, during which the two iron pots were recovered. The suspect was later discovered hiding in the area but attempted to evade arrest. In an attempt to escape, the suspect allegedly jumped over several fences but was eventually apprehended by the officers.
Subsequently, it was further indicated that the suspect stole a power bank with its charger during the incident.
The suspect, who reportedly hails from Aiyetoro, Ogun State, and works as a plumber, was arrested and taken into custody for further investigation.
Other items reportedly recovered from the suspect included two Android mobile phones, a phone charger, an OPay ATM card, a voter’s card, different bunches of keys, two MTN SIM cards and several receipts bearing no name identifying the suspect.
The suspect and the recovered items were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, Onipanu Divisional Headquarters, for further investigation and appropriate action.
The State Commander reiterated the commitment of the Corps to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that could assist in preventing and combating criminal activities within their communities.
