So-Safe Corps Arrests 21-Year-Old Plumber Over Alleged Theft of Pots, Power Bank in Ogun
Adebayo Pelumi was apprehended in Iyesi, Ota, after allegedly fleeing an earlier theft case. Recovered items included two iron catering pots, mobile phones, an ATM card and other personal belongings.
Operatives of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, popularly known as the So-Safe Corps, have arrested a 21-year-old plumber, Adebayo Pelumi, over the alleged theft of two iron catering pots and a power bank in Iyesi, Ota.
The suspect was apprehended on Sunday, October 18, around Abiola Gas Line in Iyesi, following efforts by officers of the corps’ Canaan City Division to locate him over an alleged theft case reported at Arobi Eye.
The State Commander of the corps, Soji Ganzallo, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Monday through the Director of Information and Public Relations, Adegunwa Adegbuyi.
Suspect Allegedly Tried to Escape
According to the statement, officers received information about the suspect’s whereabouts during a routine patrol in the early hours of Sunday.
The operatives reportedly sighted him on a motorcycle but lost sight of him before they could apprehend him.
A search of the surrounding area led to the recovery of the two iron pots. The suspect was subsequently found hiding nearby and allegedly attempted to escape by jumping over several fences before officers caught him.
The corps also alleged that the suspect was involved in the theft of a power bank and its charger.
Other Items Recovered
Other items reportedly recovered from the suspect included two Android mobile phones, a phone charger, an OPay ATM card, a voter’s card, several bunches of keys, two MTN SIM cards and receipts bearing no name identifying the suspect.
Pelumi, who reportedly hails from Aiyetoro in Ogun State and works as a plumber, was taken into custody following his arrest.
Case Handed Over to Police
The So-Safe Corps said the suspect and the recovered items had been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force at the Onipanu Divisional Headquarters for further investigation and appropriate action.
Ganzallo reiterated the corps’ commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information that could help prevent and combat crime.
The allegations against Pelumi have not been established by a court.
