Mob attacks suspected burglar terrorising Ogun community

Ogun State police operatives intervened to save a suspected burglar from a mob in the Oluwo community, Odeda Local Government Area. The 41-year-old man, identified as Olaleye Williams, sustained injuries from the attack before police arrived and took him into custody.

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Detectives of the FUNAAB Division, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested a suspected shop thief, Olaleye Williams, male, 41 years, in connection with recurring theft incidents around the Oluwo area near FUNAAB, Abeokuta.

Williams was reportedly caught in the early hours of May 27 while attempting to steal goods from a shop. Traders in the area, who had experienced a series of thefts, had reportedly set up surveillance, leading to his apprehension.

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Police operatives swiftly responded to the scene, rescued the suspect from an angry mob, and ensured he was taken for medical attention after sustaining injuries before their arrival.

Police Public Relations Officer Babaseyi Oluseyi confirmed the arrest and stated that an investigation is underway. He also issued a stern warning against jungle justice, urging the public to report criminal activities to the police for lawful intervention. This incident follows a separate report of a Nigerian doctor in the US who narrowly escaped a mob attack in Ibadan over a false kidnapping allegation.

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The Ogun State Police Command reiterates its warning against jungle justice and urges members of the public to report criminal activities promptly to the police for lawful intervention.