By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
Operatives of the Ibafo Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three suspects, including a security guard, in connection with the theft of a vehicle, and recovered the stolen car in Ibafo.
The suspects—Obada Ezekiel, 27; Emmanuel Timothy, 25; and Yaya Yakubu, 27—were arrested on April 18, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m., following a distress call and credible intelligence.
According to the police, an anonymous tip-off led operatives to a hideout within the Ibafo area, where the suspects were found in possession of an ash-coloured Lexus RX 300 SUV reported stolen.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Obada Ezekiel, a private security guard attached to the vehicle, allegedly conspired with the other two suspects to steal the car from Lagos and transport it to Ibafo for disposal.
The suspects are currently in custody and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Abeokuta for further investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their swift response, professionalism, and effective use of intelligence that led to the arrest and recovery of the vehicle.
He also appreciated members of the public for providing timely and useful information, reiterating the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing across the state.
The police urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through its emergency lines, assuring the public of its continued commitment to the protection of lives and property.
