Police Catch Suspect in Ogun for Stealing Motorcycle and Generator

The Ogun State Police have arrested a suspect named Adam Muhammed. He is linked to the theft of a motorcycle and a generator in Itori, which is the headquarters of Ewekoro Local Government Area.

The arrest happened after a motorist saw an unregistered tricycle carrying the stolen items along the Onigbedu, Itori Road on Sunday morning. The motorist quickly alerted the police about the situation.

DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Police Public Relations Officer, shared details of the incident in a statement on Sunday. He said, “At about 7:30 am on Sunday, October 25, 2026, a motorist travelling along the Onigbedu, Itori Road sighted an unregistered tricycle conveying a grey Haojue Lady motorcycle and a Firman generator, with two passengers on board.

“Suspecting that the items might have been stolen, he promptly alerted the police while trailing the tricycle to Complex Junction, Itori, towards Papalanto.”

Police acted quickly on this information. They intercepted the tricycle, but the two people inside tried to escape. Adam Muhammed was caught after a chase. The police are still looking for his accomplice who got away.

Initial investigations show that the motorcycle and generator are linked to a reported theft in Itori. Adam is in police custody while detectives dig deeper into the case to find out more details and catch anyone else involved.

Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni praised the police team for their quick action. He noted that getting information fast and acting on it is key to stopping crime and protecting property.

He also thanked the motorist for being alert and responsible. Ojajuni said, “The vigilance and civic responsibility of the motorist whose alert enabled the police to intervene.”

The Commissioner promised that the police will keep up their patrols and respond quickly to any credible information. He wants to ensure that criminals do not have a safe place to operate in Ogun State.

Ojajuni urged everyone in the community to stay alert. He asked residents to report any suspicious activities quickly, saying that timely reports could stop a crime from happening.