Ogun Police Nab Two For Alleged Motorcycle Theft

Ogun Police Apprehend Suspects in ₦1.3M Motorcycle Theft Case

The Ogun State Police Command announced the arrest of two suspects for allegedly stealing a ₦1.3 million Bajaj motorcycle with registration number DGB 629 VC, belonging to a man identified as Francis Ayinde.

The suspects, identified as Eje Benson, also known as Kenny, and his accomplice, Ominiyi Austin, were apprehended by officers from the Ago-Iwoye Division.

Incident Report
According to the State Police spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, the case was reported on December 26, 2024, by one Akinola Musa. Musa explained that Benson had been entrusted with the motorcycle in October 2024 for commercial use under an agreement to pay back ₦25,000 weekly.

However, Benson reportedly claimed the motorcycle was stolen. Investigations revealed that he allegedly conspired with Austin to sell the bike to Emmanuel Nwosu in Ijebu Ode for ₦800,000. The transaction was conducted using forged photocopy documents, a falsified phone number, and a fake signature.

Details of the Arrest
Following the sale, Benson fled to Benue State after paying Austin a ₦60,000 commission. The Ago-Iwoye police tracked and apprehended Benson, and the stolen motorcycle has since been recovered.

The statement from SP Odutola partly reads:

“The divisional police officer of Ago-Iwoye has cracked a case involving the theft of a Bajaj motorcycle. The suspect, who fled to Benue State, has been arrested, and the stolen vehicle recovered.”

She added that the Crime Branch is conducting further investigations, with updates to follow.