The Ogun State Police have apprehended two males suspected of stealing bikes, generally often known as Okadas. The suspects are accused of snatching a TVS bike from Daniel Michael in Owode-Egba.
Along with Michael’s bike, the suspects reportedly stole one other Okada from Majek Obasanjo, alongside along with his Itel telephone and 13,200 Naira whereas he tried to reclaim his bike.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrests in an announcement launched in Abeokuta on Tuesday.
The suspects, recognized as Abibu Yusuf, 23, and Sanni Mentioned, 30, have been caught following eyewitness accounts that led police to their location close to a bush path within the Fidiwo space of Owode-Egba. Odutola defined that the suspects stole Michael’s bike, which has the registration quantity L358 and is valued at a million Naira. Additionally they took Obasanjo’s bike and his belongings regardless of his makes an attempt to combat again.
Odutola famous an increase in bike thefts in Ogun State, emphasizing the significance of public vigilance to keep away from turning into victims of armed theft. “With the rise in armed bike robberies, we urge residents, whether or not driving as passengers or working as industrial riders, to remain alert,” she stated.
On October 2, close to Fidiwo, Daniel Michael reported that two males emerged from the bushes, armed with a rod. They attacked him, placing him within the chest and again, which precipitated him to lose consciousness. When he regained consciousness, his bike was gone, however he was in a position to establish the attackers regardless of his accidents.
Equally, Majek Obasanjo, who was robbed in the identical space, bravely fought again towards the robbers. Though he was in a position to defend himself, the criminals stole his Itel telephone and 13,200 Naira earlier than escaping.
Eyewitnesses acknowledged the fleeing suspects as Abibu Yusuf and Sanni Mentioned, each of whom are from the northern area. Appearing on the following pointers, police arrested the suspects and recovered two cutlasses on the crime scene.
Odutola said that the Divisional Police Officer of Owode-Egba is working diligently to rid the realm of legal exercise and make sure that the arrested people are prosecuted to discourage future offenses.
