The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, Adam Muhammed, and recovered a motorcycle and a generator allegedly stolen in Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area.
The arrest followed a tip-off from a motorist who spotted an unregistered tricycle carrying the items along the Onigbedu–Itori Road on Sunday morning.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said in a statement that the incident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on October 25, 2026.
According to the police, officers intercepted the tricycle at Complex Junction, Itori, towards Papalanto, after the motorist alerted them and followed the vehicle. The two occupants allegedly attempted to escape, but Muhammed was apprehended after a chase, while his accomplice fled.
The police said preliminary investigations linked the recovered grey Haojue Lady motorcycle and Firman generator to a reported theft in Itori.
Muhammed remains in custody as detectives investigate the incident and work to arrest the fleeing suspect.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the officers for their response and praised the motorist for providing timely information.
He urged residents to report suspicious activities to the police, reaffirming the command’s commitment to preventing crime and protecting lives and property.
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