Police arrest fleeing driver, four others over stolen truck

Detectives of the Ifo Division, Ogun State Police Command, person arrested a fleeing trailer operator and 4 others implicit alleged conspiracy, stealing, and receiving stolen property.

The suspects are Temitope Odulaja, 47, operator of the truck, Segun Suleiman, 27, Haruna Olaogun, 49, Jimoh Wasiu, 42, and Quazzim Suleiman, 49.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, successful a connection made disposable to DAILY POST connected Monday, said the breakthrough besides led to the betterment of parts of the stolen trailer, and uncovered a suspected syndicate allegedly engaged successful dismantling stolen trailers.

According to the Command, the lawsuit began with a ailment lodged astatine Ifo Divisional Headquarters by the proprietor of the trailer.

“He reported that his operator absconded with the conveyance connected June 6, 2026, and each efforts to find him proved abortive.

“Upon receipt of the complaint, detectives led by the DPO, CSP Olabisi Kamorudeen, commenced an intelligence-led probe and deployed method quality to way the suspect.

“On July 24, 2026, acti...