The Lagos State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad has arrested 27-year-old Yusuf Ojo, a suspected burglar, while he was heading to sell three stolen mobile phones taken from his benefactor.
On Tuesday, a statement posted on X (previously Twitter) revealed this.
The statement disclosed that Ojo was taken into custody around 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday in Oshodi, Lagos.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Ojo unlawfully entered the home of one Michael in Iyana Iyesi, Ogun State, around midnight while the household was asleep.
Findings also showed that earlier that day, the victim had provided Ojo with financial assistance.
Ojo was on his way to Mushin to sell the stolen phones when the police apprehended him.
The statement read: “Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a suspected burglar on his way to dispose of three mobile phones belonging to his benefactor.
“The suspect, Yusuf Ojo (27), was arrested at around 5:00 am in Oshodi last Wednesday by the police.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that Ojo burgled the home of one Michael at Iyana Iyesi, Ogun State, at around midnight while the victim and his family were asleep.
“It was further revealed that Ojo had earlier that same day received financial assistance from the victim.
“The suspect, after making away with three mobile phones, was heading to Mushin to sell them when he was arrested by the police. Ojo has been charged to court.”
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