The Ogun State police command says it has arrested a 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, for allegedly stealing motor vehicle spare parts at Ita-Asu Village, via Owode-Egba.

The command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the spare parts belonged to the suspect’s employer.

“The arrest followed a report received at the Division on 30th May 2026 at about 6:00pm from the manager of the affected company, who 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 authorisation,” he said.

According to him, a preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, an employee of the company, was found in possession of several motor vehicle 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,” said Mr Babaseyi.

He added that the suspect reportedly admitted to the theft during interrogation. 

Detectives subsequently visited the scene for further investigation and documentation, while the recovered items were secured as exhibits.

Mr Babaseyi said the suspect remained in police custody as investigations continued, adding that he would be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

He further urged employers and members of the public to remain security-conscious and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.