- Automobiles recovered in Ibadan
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspects in reference to the alleged unlawful sale and switch of three heavy-duty automobiles valued at N71 million.
The suspects recognized as Adeola Kolawole (56), Alhaji Gani Bello (73), Oladoja Akeem (56), Wasiu Adigun (55), Azeez Yusuf (49) and Ojo Mudasiru (40) have been apprehended in Ibadan, Oyo State, following intelligence-driven investigation by operatives of the Fagun Division in Ondo.
The command’s spokesman, Deputy Superintendent of Police Jimoh Abayomi, mentioned the case was reported on Might 22, this yr, by one Paul Aderemi of Ayegunle Road, Ondo, who alleged that his automobiles had been offered.
Abayomi mentioned preliminary findings by the police indicated that the complainant had, in Might 2025, purchased a low-loader truck, a tipper truck and a smaller truck valued at N71 million, which he entrusted to the principal suspect, Kolawole, beneath an settlement.
In line with hin, the association turned bitter when Aderemi found on Might 13, this yr, that the automobiles had allegedly been offered with out his consent, prompting him to report the matter to the police.
Abayomi mentioned performing on the grievance, detectives began an investigation which led to the arrest of Kolawole and through interrogation, the principal suspect reportedly made helpful statements, allegedly admitting to promoting the automobiles to Bello in Ibadan.
The police spokesperson added that the suspects had made confessional statements detailing their involvements in the alleged fraud.
He mentioned the suspects could be charged to courtroom upon the conclusion of investigations, including that efforts have been ongoing to get better the three automobiles and unravel the total extent of the legal community behind the transaction.
The Commissioner of Police, Felix Ohagwu, mentioned the breakthrough underscored the command’s dedication to intelligence-led policing and inter-state collaboration in tackling crime.
He warned that criminals would discover no protected haven, stressing that the lengthy arm of the legislation would at all times meet up with offenders, no matter the place they flee.
The police boss additionally urged residents to proceed to companion the command by offering well timed, credible and actionable data to help ongoing efforts to fight crime and guarantee public security throughout the state.
He, nonetheless, reiterated its resolve to guard lives and property, assuring that these discovered culpable could be delivered to justice.
