A 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, has been arrested for allegedly stealing motor spare parts belonging to his employer at Ita-Asu village, via Owode-Egba, in Obafemi Owode local government area of the state. 

The arrest was made by operatives of the Owode-Egba division on Saturday, following a report received from the manager of the affected company.

The suspect was said to have removed several motor spare parts from the company’s premises. 

Confirming the arrest on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, revealed that items recovered include four air controls, two air boosters, two engine seats, and two fuel pumps.

Babaseyi said, “On 30th May 2026, at about 6:00pm the manager of the affected company, informed the police that the suspect had earlier been apprehended by operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS), Ogun State Command, at the Sagamu Interchange axis along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while allegedly attempting to move company property without authorization.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, an employee of the company, was found in possession of several motor spare parts suspected to have been unlawfully removed from the company’s premises. 

“The recovered items include four air controls, two air boosters, two engine seats, and two fuel pumps, all identified as property of the company. During the course of investigation, the suspect reportedly admitted to the theft. Detectives promptly visited the scene for further investigation and documentation, while the recovered items were secured as exhibits.”

The image maker stated that the suspect is in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

He quoted the State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, to have commended the vigilance of the company management and the swift, coordinated response of the Quick Response Squad and officers of Owode-Egba Division, which led to the successful recovery of the stolen property and the apprehension of the suspect.

The CP reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting businesses, critical assets, and residents across the state through intelligence-led policing and proactive crime prevention strategies. 

Ojajuni also urged employers and members of the public to remain security conscious and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police formation or through the command emergency lines.

Four people, including three men and one woman, have lost their lives following a fatal road accident that occurred on Saturday in Abuja’s Central Business District.

The crash reportedly happened at about 6:00 p.m., leading to a major traffic gridlock along the affected route.

Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), an eyewitness, who requested anonymity, disclosed that the victims were on their way back from Sallah festivities when the unfortunate incident occurred.

Stanley Gonji, Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) rescue team at the City Gate Unit in Abuja, confirmed that officials promptly responded to the scene and successfully evacuated the victims.

Meanwhile, attempts to obtain an official statement from the FRSC regarding the circumstances surrounding the crash were still ongoing at the time of filing this report.

The remains of the deceased were taken to the National Hospital, Abuja.

NAN further reports that investigations into the accident are expected to continue.

Three suspects allegedly linked to the murder of 21-year-old Christogonus Chinedu Chibuzo, a 100-level student of Federal University of Technology, Owerri, whose death occurred under suspicious circumstances on May 30, have been arrested by the operatives of Imo State Police Command.

A press statement from the Command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye stated that preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased, a student of Cyber Security also member of the Man O’ War organization of the Campus, was allegedly subjected to severe assault by some members of the group following an accusation of theft involving the sum of N13,500.

Okoye hinted that the suspects, Benedict Chukwuemeka ,21,   Gospel Kelechi Ikenna ,24, and Anastasia  Obioma, 21,  all 500-level students of the university, are currently in the custody of the Command.

The Command’s spokesperson further hinted that initial findings indicated that the deceased was allegedly restrained and assaulted, resulting in critical injuries and was later rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Owerri, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel.

“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, immediately directed operatives to take swift action, leading to the immediate arrest of the suspects.

Relevant evidence has been secured, while the corpse has been deposited in the morgue for preservation and autopsy,” he stated.

Okoye added that in order to ensure  thorough and discreet investigation, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department ,SCID, Owerri, for comprehensive examination. 

The Police Commissioner, according to Okoye, further directed that all persons connected to the incident be identified and investigated, with a view to ensuring that justice is served.

Following the development, the Command has assured the family of the deceased, the university community, and members of the public that it was fully on top of the situation and remained committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding the death.