Detectives of the Omu-Ijebu Divisional Headquarters of the Ogun State Police Command have foiled a case of suspected vehicle theft and illegal repainting of a Suzuki mini bus in a bush at Omu-Ijebu, leading to the arrest of one female suspect, Khadijat Azeez, 22.
The spokesperson of the command and a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed this on Tuesday morning.
According to Babaseyi, the incident occurred on April 19 2026 at about 4pm when information was received that three men and a woman were sighted in a bush along Ikhasi Road, Kajola via Omu illegally repainting a Suzuki mini bus, popularly known as Korope, without a registration number.
The vehicle was suspected to be originally yellow in colour before being repainted in white and blue colours in an attempt to alter its identity.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence, detectives mobilised to the scene.Â
On sighting the operatives, the suspects fled in different directions.Â
However, the said Azeez was arrested inside the abandoned vehicle.
The vehicle was recovered and secured at the station for safekeeping.Â
It was identified as bearing a Lagos State registration plate number.Â
A search of the scene led to the recovery of three handsets, one power bank, one paint can, one sandpaper, and one Type-C charging cord, all suspected to belong to the fleeing suspects.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the mini bus was allegedly used to perpetrate criminal activities in Lagos State, prompting the suspects to repaint the vehicle in a bid to conceal its identity and evade detection.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects, while the case is under investigation.Â
The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta for further investigation and prosecution, Babaseyi added.
The Commissioner, Ogun State Police Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the swift response and professionalism of the operatives and assured that all fleeing accomplices will be brought to justice.
Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.
