A 21-year-old plumber, Adebayo Pelumi has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, So-Safe Corps, for allegedly stealing two iron catering pots and a power bank in Iyesi, Ota.
Pelumi was apprehended on Sunday, around Abiola Gas Line, Iyesi, Ota, following sustained efforts by officers of the Canaan City Division to track him after he had been on the run over an alleged theft at Arobi Eye.
The arrest was confirmed in a statement by the State Commander, Commander, Soji Ganzallo, made available by the Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi on Monday.
According to the statement, information about the suspect's whereabouts was received in the early hours of Sunday while the Divisional Officer, SC Tajudeen Abdulkereem, and his team were on routine patrol.
According to the statement, "The officers initially sighted the suspect on a motorcycle but lost sight of him.
"A search of the surrounding area was subsequently conducted, during which the two iron pots were recovered.
"The suspect was later found hiding in the area and attempted to evade arrest.
"In a bid to escape, he jumped over several fences but was eventually apprehended by the officers."
It was further indicated that the suspect also stole a power bank with its charger during the incident.
Other items recovered from him included two Android phones, a phone charger, an OPay ATM card, a voter’s card, different bunches of keys, two MTN SIM cards and several receipts.
The suspect and the recovered items have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, Onipanu Divisional Headquarters, for further investigation and appropriate action.
The State Commander reiterated the Corps’ commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.
So-Safe nabs 21-year-old plumber for stealing pots, power bank in Ota