SO-SAFE CORPS APPREHENDS TWO SUSPECTS FOR BURGLARY AND STEALING, RECOVERS STOLEN PUMPING MACHINES
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, also known as So-Safe Corps, has nabbed two suspects identified as Monday and Vovo over the alleged burglary and stealing of pumping machines at Ajambata, Sokoto Road, Atan-Ota, Ogun State.
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 suspects were apprehended on Monday, October 5, 2026, following a distress call received through members of the community that some men had been caught with pumping machines allegedly stolen from a location they had burgled.
Upon receiving the information, So-Safe Corps operatives on patrol, within the community immediately, moved to the scene and apprehended the suspects. They were subsequently brought to the Atan Area Command of the Corps.
During preliminary interrogation, Monday, one of the suspects, who are both natives of Cotonou, Benin Republic, disclosed that he had been residing in Atan for several years, while Vovo stated that he arrived in the area a few months ago.
Furthermore, Monday stated that he did not personally accompany Vovo to remove the pumping machines but admitted that he usually assisted in finding buyers for stolen items which Vovo confirmed to be true.
Two pumping machines were recovered from the suspects and brought to the Area Command. Subsequently, three individuals came forward to identify and claim the recovered items.
Subsequently, both suspects has been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, Atan Divisional Headquarters, for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Mr. Kamal Oshi expressed his appreciation for the prompt intervention of the So-Safe Corps and its efforts in apprehending the suspects and recovering the stolen items.
The State Commander echoed the commitment of the Corps to protecting lives and property. He urged residents to always be vigilant and ready to provide the Agency with useful information that will help in carrying out its lawful duties.
