The Ondo State Police Command has announced the recovery of stolen items valued at approximately N2.8 million and the arrest of six suspects in Akure. According to DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, the breakthrough is part of the ongoing efforts to detect and prevent crime in the state.
On August 27, 2025, Musa Abdullahi reported that unknown individuals had broken into his wife’s shop in the Osokoti area of Akure. The stolen items included N300,000 in cash, a deep freezer with a stabilizer worth N500,000, foodstuffs, valuables, and seven 25-litre jerrycans of vegetable oil, with a total estimated value of N2.8 million.
Following investigations, the police received information that Adegdule Segun, a resident of Osokoti Layout in Akure, had been apprehended by members of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) with suspected stolen items. After being unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the items, Segun was handed over to the police along with the exhibits.
Further interrogation led to the arrest of Dayo Lawson, a resident of Ondo Town, whose confessional statement provided leads that enabled the police to apprehend three suspected receivers: Murtala Kabiru, Damilola Oyateru, and Ijilusi Opeyemi. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts focused on apprehending other suspects still at large.
The police command has commended the swift response of its operatives and the vigilance of OPC members, acknowledging their contributions to maintaining safety in the state. The command remains committed to collaborative efforts with stakeholders, including security agencies, community groups, and non-state actors, to ensure the safety of law-abiding citizens and create an environment that is hostile to criminal activities.
The success of this operation highlights the importance of cooperation between the police and other stakeholders in the security sector. The command urges residents to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and to provide credible information that can aid in preventing and combating crime throughout the state. By working together, the police aim to make Ondo State a safe and secure environment for all citizens.
