Police arrest man in Osun with vehicle stolen from Anambra
A 40-year-old man has been arrested for being in possession of a vehicle allegedly stolen from Anambra.
The spokesperson for the police command in Osun, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday in Osogbo.
Ms Opalola said a black Lexus 330 SUV, stolen from one Igwe Odinaka at Obosi in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra, was found with the suspect.
She said the suspect was arrested with the vehicle in Ilesa, Osun.
The police spokesperson further stated that the vehicle’s owner was shot in the stomach while his car was stolen from him in Anambra.
“The suspect was apprehended upon credible intelligence that the vehicle was seen on Ijebu-Jesa road.
“The policemen attached to ‘A’ Division, Ilesa on patrol, intercepted the vehicle driven by the suspect,” she said
Ms Opalola said the recovered vehicle had been moved to the Ilesa Police Station for further investigation.
According to her, the suspects will be charged to court immediately after the investigation is completed.
(NAN)
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