Detectives of the Omu-Ijebu Divisional Headquarters, Ogun State Police Command, acting on credible intelligence, have foiled a case of suspected vehicle theft and illegal repainting of a Suzuki mini bus in a bush at Omu-Ijebu, leading to the arrest of one female suspect, Azeez Khadijat ‘F’, aged 22.

According to the  polilce spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of police, Oluseyo Babaseyi  the incident occurred on Sunday, 19th April at about 1600hrs,  noting that when information was received that three men and a woman were sighted in a bush along Ikhasi Road, Kajola via Omu, illegally repainting a Suzuki mini bus, popularly known as “Korope,” without a registration number.

Hr stated that the  vehicle was suspected to be originally yellow in colour before being repainted in white and blue colours in an attempt to alter its identity.

Babseyi added that while acting swiftly on the intelligence, detectives mobilised to the scene. On sighting the operatives, the suspects fled in different directions. However, the said Azeez Khadijat ‘F’ was arrested inside the abandoned vehicle.

He explained that the vehicle was recovered and secured at the station for safekeeping.
“It was identified as bearing a Lagos State registration plate number. A search of the scene led to the recovery of three handsets, one power bank, one paint can, one sandpaper, and one Type-C charging cord, all suspected to belong to the fleeing suspects.”

He disclosed that Preliminary investigations revealed that the mini bus was allegedly used to perpetrate criminal activities in Lagos State, prompting the suspects to repaint the vehicle in a bid to conceal its identity and evade detection.

He further stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects, while the case is under investigation. The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, and Abeokuta for further investigation and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended  the swift response and professionalism of the operatives and assures that all fleeing accomplices will be brought to justice.