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Police arrest security guard for stealing motor spare parts in Ogun

From The Punch · () English

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Police in Ogun State arrested a 32-year-old security guard for allegedly stealing motor spare parts from his employer.
  • The suspect, Friday Ayuba, was apprehended while attempting to move company property without authorization.
  • Recovered items include air controls, air boosters, engine seats, and fuel pumps, all identified as company property.

Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, for allegedly stealing motor spare parts from his employer in Ita-Asu Village, Owode-Egba. The arrest followed a report from the company manager, who stated that Ayuba was apprehended by the Quick Response Squad at the Sagamu Interchange while trying to move company property without authorization. Preliminary investigations revealed that Ayuba was found with several stolen spare parts, including four air controls, two air boosters, two engine seats, and two fuel pumps, all confirmed to be company property. The suspect reportedly admitted to the theft during the investigation. The police visited the scene, documented the incident, and secured the stolen items as exhibits. Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni commended the vigilance of the company management and the swift response of the police units involved. He reiterated the command's commitment to protecting businesses and residents through proactive policing and urged the public to remain security conscious and report suspicious activities.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, an employee of the company, was found in possession of several motor spare parts suspected to have been unlawfully removed from the companyโ€™s premises.

โ€” DSP Oluseyi BabaseyiDescribing the initial findings of the investigation.
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