The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, m So-Safe Corps, has apprehended a 35-year-old man, identified as Hamed Isaa Afolabi, over alleged burglary and stealing of aluminium window frames from an uncompleted building at Okungbolu town, Ifo Local Government Area of 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 suspect was apprehended on Saturday, October 17, 2026, after he was allegedly caught removing aluminium sliding window frames from an uncompleted building in a bushy area of Okungbolu Town.
The suspect was taken to Onireke Divisional Headquarters of the Corps at about 9:30am by community members who had apprehended him while allegedly attempting to steal from the building.
Upon receiving the suspect, the Divisional Officer, SC Jinadu Okikiola, ensured that the suspect was in good health condition and had not sustained any wounds or injuries.
The Divisional Officer, on the directive of the State Commander on zero tolerance to extra judicial justice, cautioned members of the community against taking laws into their hands by beating, injuring or otherwise harming anyone suspected of committing a crime. He urged residents to hand over apprehended suspects to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for necessary action.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to removing aluminium sliding window frames from the uncompleted building, claiming that he believed the bushy location would enable him to carry out the act unnoticed. He allegedly intended to sell the materials to scrap dealers, popularly known locally as Bola-Bola, to make money.
However, luck was against him when some community members who had been keeping watch over the premises due to previous similar incidents, reportedly noticed his suspicious movements and raised the alarm, leading to his apprehension.
The caretaker and agent of the building, Chief Sopetie, explained that the property had suffered repeated incidents of theft involving window frames, glass and other fittings. He disclosed that the building had about 17 windows and one door, and that several of its fittings had reportedly been removed by unknown persons. This prompted him to arrange for community members to monitor the premises.
Following the arrest, the Divisional Officer, alongside the Chairman of Onireke Community Development Association (CDA), Mr. Ajayi Oyeneyin Michael, Chief Sopetie and other community members, visited the scene to conduct further preliminary investigations. The suspect was also taken to the location to demonstrate the alleged point of entry and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Meanwhile, Chief Sopetie requested that the law take its course, expressing his desire for the matter to be properly investigated and the appropriate legal action taken.
Consequently, the suspect and the recovered exhibits were transferred to the Nigeria Police Force, Lemode Divisional Headquarters, at about for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The State Commander commended the vigilance and cooperation of the community members whose intervention led to the suspect’s apprehension. The Corps reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged residents to remain vigilant, safeguard their properties and promptly report suspicious activities to the appropriate security agencies.
Furthermore, he emphasised that suspected offenders should be treated humanely and handed over to law enforcement authorities rather than subjected to mob justice.
FOR: THE STATE COMMANDER
