The Oyo State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its sustained campaign against vehicle theft and other organised crimes with the successful recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of three suspects linked to the criminal enterprise.
Olayinka Ayanlade, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in a statement on Sunday, said the breakthrough followed a report lodged at the Agodi Divisional Police Headquarters on 3rd July, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m., by one Mr. Ruben Adebayo, a 55-year-old resident of Akobo, Ibadan, who reported that his Toyota Carina E, bearing registration number GGE 488 CN, had been fraudulently stolen by a passenger he had conveyed from Akobo to the Motor Spare Parts Market, Gate, Ibadan.
“Preliminary investigation into the complaint revealed that the principal suspect, Femi Ojo, aged 60, engaged the complainant under the guise of purchasing a vehicular engine and other spare parts.
Ayanlade said upon arrival at the market, the suspect inspected various engine options and negotiated prices with traders. While negotiations for the engine proved unsuccessful, he purchased a vehicle shaft and thereafter informed the complainant that he had identified another location where a suitable engine could be obtained. Related News Umahi, works minister, picks holes on Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa road construction, stops work Police arrest 202 suspected criminals in Asaba, impound 25 vehicles Afreximbank moves to reverse Africa medical tourism as Abuja centre treats 5,000
