By Our Reporter
The Oyo State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in its efforts to curb motorcycle theft, with the arrest of two suspects linked to an inter-state theft syndicate.
Acting on credible intelligence, operatives arrested 24-year-old Ibrahim Adebisi at his residence in Ibadan. The arrest was carried out on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips.
During interrogation, Adebisi confessed to stealing motorcycles from Ilesa, Osun State, and transporting them to the Ojoo area of Ibadan for sale.
Based on his disclosure, police operatives extended their operation to Ojoo, where 23-year-old Hussein Haruna was apprehended. Haruna also confessed to receiving and disposing of stolen motorcycles.
Further investigation led to the recovery of three unregistered motorcycles: two Boxer motorcycles and one TVS Neo NX ladies’ motorcycle.
The Commissioner of Police said efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the syndicate and recover additional motorcycles already sold.
CP Olugbenga commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olutunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, for his strategic leadership and continued support in enhancing operational effectiveness across commands.
The Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to aid police operations.
