Police arrest fleeing driver, four others over stolen truck

Detectives of the Ifo Division, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested a fleeing trailer driver and four others over alleged conspiracy, stealing, and receiving stolen property.

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

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Monday, said the breakthrough also led to the recovery of parts of the stolen trailer, and uncovered a suspected syndicate allegedly engaged in dismantling stolen trailers.

According to the Command, the case began with a complaint lodged at Ifo Divisional Headquarters by the owner of the trailer.

“He reported that his driver absconded with the vehicle on June 6, 2026, and all efforts to locate him proved abortive.

“Upon receipt of the complaint, detectives led by the DPO, CSP Olabisi Kamorudeen, commenced an intelligence-led investigation and deployed technical intelligence to track the suspect.

“On July 24, 2026, acting on credible intelligence, operatives traced the fleeing driver to Ikorodu, Lagos State, where Odulaja was arrested.

“The suspect reportedly provided useful information that advanced the investigation,” he stated.

Babaseyi noted that the trail led detectives to Ijebu-Ode on Saturday, where the four other suspects were arrested at different locations for their alleged roles in the criminal enterprise.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the stolen trailer was dismantled shortly after it was taken and its components unlawfully disposed of. Detectives have so far recovered parts of the trailer and taken photographs as exhibits,” he added.

The image maker disclosed that efforts are ongoing to recover the remaining parts, identify other members, and establish the full extent of the syndicate’s activities.

He assured residents that investigation is ongoing, and all persons found culpable at the conclusion of the investigation will be charged to court in accordance with the law.

Babaseyi also quoted the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, to have commended the detectives for their professionalism, describing the operation as a significant breakthrough against organized vehicle theft.

The CP urged transport operators, fleet owners, logistics companies, and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities to the Police.