Detectives of the Ifo Division, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested a fleeing trailer driver and four others over alleged conspiracy, stealing, and receiving stolen property.

The suspects are Temitope Odulaja, 47, driver of the truck, Segun Suleiman, 27, Haruna Olaogun, 49, Jimoh Wasiu, 42, and Quazzim Suleiman, 49.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Monday, said the breakthrough also led to the recovery of parts of the stolen trailer, and uncovered a suspected syndicate allegedly engaged in dismantling stolen trailers.

According to the Command, the case began with a complaint lodged at Ifo Divisional Headquarters by the owner of the trailer.

“He reported that his driver absconded with the vehicle on June 6, 2026, and all efforts to locate him proved abortive.

“Upon receipt of the complaint, detectives led by the DPO, CSP Olabisi Kamorudeen, commenced an intelligence-led investigation and deployed technical intelligence to track the suspect.

“On July 24, 2026, acting on credible intelligence, operatives traced the fleeing driver to Ikorodu, Lagos State, where Odulaja was arrested.

“The suspect reportedly provided useful information that advanced the investigation,” he stated.

Babaseyi noted that the trail led detectives to Ijebu-Ode on Saturday, where the four other suspects were arrested at different locations for their alleged roles in the criminal enterprise.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the stolen trailer was dismantled shortly after it was taken and its components unlawfully disposed of. Detectives have so far recovered parts of the trailer and taken photographs as exhibits,” he added.

The image maker disclosed that efforts are ongoing to recover the remaining parts, identify other members, and establish the full extent of the syndicate’s activities.

He assured residents that investigation is ongoing, and all persons found culpable at the conclusion of the investigation will be charged to court in accordance with the law.

Babaseyi also quoted the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, to have commended the detectives for their professionalism, describing the operation as a significant breakthrough against organized vehicle theft.

The CP urged transport operators, fleet owners, logistics companies, and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities to the Police.

A three-storey building collapsed yesterday in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, trapping unspecified number of residents.

The collapse happened on Sunday night in the building which was identified as Elite Five Star Lodge, beside Tonimas Filling Station, at Amaokpala community, near Oko.

A press release by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer of
Anambra State Police Command, stated that some residents, who were trapped were immediately rescued, while early morning efforts are still on to reach others beneath the rubbles.

Ikenga said: “The Anambra State Police-led joint security team assures ongoing rescue operations following the late-night incident on Sunday 26th July 2026, involving the collapse of a three-storey building known as Elite Five Star Lodge, located beside Tonimas Filling Station, Amokpala, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of the State.

“The incident resulted in some occupants being trapped beneath the rubble, and on receipt of the distress report, the Police, in collaboration with other security agencies, immediately mobilised to the scene, secured the area to prevent further danger, and coordinated rescue efforts.

“The Anambra State Fire Service and the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) also responded promptly and joined in the rescue operation.”

He stated that rescue operations were still ongoing to reach other persons who may still be trapped as the number of casualties or affected persons cannot yet be confirmed.

He added that some injured victims have been rescued from the debris and evacuated to a hospital in Oko, where they were currently receiving medical attention.

The command urged members of the public especially residents in the area to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and stay away from the scene to allow emergency responders unrestricted access.

Bandits have kidnapped Kebbi State High Court judge, Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza.

Justice Bunza was whisked away on Sunday at his home along Zogirma Road in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi.

According to Daily Trust, the attack occurred after the judge returned from a trip to Sokoto.

“He had just returned from Sokoto when the gunmen stormed his residence and took him away,” a source said told Daily Trust.

The source added that, although nobody in the house was hurt, the attackers were shooting sporadically before moving away with him.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the abduction.