Operatives of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, popularly known as the So-Safe Corps, have arrested a 21-year-old plumber, Adebayo Pelumi, over alleged theft of two iron pots and a power bank in Iyesi, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Council of the state.

The suspect was arrested on Sunday, October 18, 2026, around Abiola Gas Line in Iyesi, following efforts by operatives of the Corps’ Canaan City Division to locate him in connection with a theft case reportedly reported from Arobi Eye.

The Corps’ Commander, Dr Soji Ganzallo, confirmed the arrest in a statement yesterday by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Adegunwa Adegbuyi, in Abeokuta.

Ganzallo said the arrest followed information received by the Divisional Officer, Tajudeen Abdulkereem, and his team during a routine patrol.

He said the operatives initially sighted the suspect on a motorcycle but lost sight of him before they could apprehend him.

A subsequent search of the surrounding area led to the recovery of the two iron pots, while the suspect was later found hiding nearby.

According to the commander, the suspect allegedly attempted to evade arrest by jumping over several fences but was eventually apprehended.

Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that a power bank and its charger had also been stolen during the incident.

Ganzallo said the suspect, who hails from Aiyetoro, Ogun State, and works as a plumber, was taken into custody for further investigation.

Items reportedly recovered during the operation included Android mobile phones, a phone charger, an OPay ATM card, a voter’s card, several bunches of keys, two MTN SIM cards and receipts bearing no name identifying the suspect.

The Corps said the suspect and the recovered items were subsequently handed over to the police at the Onipanu Divisional Headquarters for further investigation and necessary action.

Ganzallo reiterated the Corps’ commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information to security agencies to help prevent and combat crime in their communities.