Ondo Police Command Arrests Three Suspected Motorcycle Robbers

The Ondo State Police Command, has arrested three suspected motorcycle thieves during separate operations in the State.

The Command’s spokesman, Abayomi Jimoh, revealed in a statement on Monday that: “In a coordinated operation on 9th April 2026, operatives attached to the Funbi-Fagun Division, acting on credible intelligence provided by a vigilant security guard, arrested one Joseph James ‘m’, aged 28, at about 0430hrs.

“The suspect was intercepted while attempting to move a stolen black Boxer motorcycle from the Sabo area of Ondo.

“The motorcycle, valued at approximately ₦500,000 and reported stolen on 8th April 2026, was promptly recovered. The suspect has made useful statements, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend his fleeing accomplice.

“Similarly, on 22nd April 2026, the Command responded swiftly to a report by one Olowolafe ‘m’ of Araromi Street, Akure, whose red Boxer motorcycle had been stolen.

“Acting on intelligence, operatives tracked and arrested one Raji Akeem ‘m’ at Shasha while attempting to dispose of the stolen motorcycle.

“The suspect had been severely assaulted by an irate mob before police intervention and is currently receiving medical attention under police custody.

“The recovered motorcycle has been secured as exhibit, while investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other accomplices.

“In a related development, sustained investigative efforts of operatives of Enu Owa division into an earlier case reported on 14th October 2025 led to the arrest of one Adedigba Adeola ‘m’, who had deceitfully dispossessed a commercial motorcyclist, Jolayemi Ahmed ‘m’, of his motorcycle under the pretext of a trip.

“Upon his arrest on 18th April 2026, the suspect initially denied the allegation but later confessed during interrogation, admitting to being the principal actor.

“He further revealed that he concealed the motorcycle in an uncompleted building for four days before selling it to one Danjuma Gideon ‘m’ of Canon Adeyemi Road, Ondo.

“Efforts are ongoing to recover the motorcycle and arrest all other persons connected to the crime. The case will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.”