By Samuel Sunday
Operatives of the Ado Central Divisional Police Headquarters have arrested a 32-year-old man for alleged phone theft and recovered two mobile phones believed to have been stolen.
The suspect, Omoyeni Sesan, was apprehended at about 5:30 p.m. on April 16, 2026, at Fayose Market, Ado-Ekiti, following credible information that he was attempting to sell the devices.
A Redmi Android phone and an Itel phone were recovered from the suspect at the time of arrest.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect confessed to stealing the two phones from a cyber café at the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti.
The owners, both students of the institution, have been identified. The recovered phones will be returned to them.
Statement by the PPRO of the State, SP Sunday Abutu says the suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
The Command appreciates members of the public for their cooperation and urges residents to remain vigilant. Timely and credible information remains vital to the arrest of criminal elements and the maintenance of public safety.
