The Osun State Police Command has arrested four suspects believed to be part of a motorcycle theft syndicate operating across Osogbo and Ibadan.
The operation began after officers apprehended a suspect found with a stolen Bajaj Boxer motorcycle. His confession led to the recovery of two additional motorcycles and the revelation of a broader network involved in stealing parked motorcycles.
Further investigation led to the arrest of Hammed Jelili, 38, in the Shasha area of Osogbo. Six spare motorcycle keys were recovered from his residence. Acting on intelligence, officers proceeded to Ibadan, where they arrested 64-year-old Oguntade Segun. He confessed to buying four stolen motorcycles for between ₦250,000 and ₦300,000 each. Another suspect, Arobadi Michael, 30, who allegedly delivered the stolen motorcycles to Segun, was also apprehended.
The police have invited members of the public who may have lost motorcycles to visit the State Headquarters in Osogbo for possible identification. The suspects will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
