The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) has arrested three suspects for purchasing stolen transformer armoured cables valued at ₦9.8 million in OPIC Estate, Agbara. The suspects, identified as Mansirina Usman (27), Janadu Ahyarn (20), and Husseni Abdullahi (20), were apprehended following a tip-off about the stolen cables being sold in the area.
Commander Soji Ganzallo, State Commander of So-Safe Corps, announced the arrests through Corps Spokesman Moruf Yusuf in a statement issued on Sunday in Abeokuta.
The statement added that the suspect on interrogation confessed to having bought the cables from one Mustapha and Minister, who are currently at large.
“The suspects were arrested on June 27, 2024, at about 1913hrs.
“ The suspects confessed to buying the stolen cables from Mustapha and Minister who are currently at large. Usman bought 30kg of cable for ₦300,000, Ahyarn bought 25kg for ₦250,000, and Abdullahi bought 20kg for ₦200,000.
“The suspects had in their possession four off-cut armoured cables, ₦18,850 in cash, three Android phones, two wristwatches, and two unmarked TVS motorcycles” the statement read.
The State Commander, Soji Ganzallo, noted that the suspects and recovered exhibits have been transferred to the Nigeria Police Force, Agbara Divisional Headquarters for further investigation and likely prosecution.
Ganzallo added that the achievement is a testament to the Corps’ commitment to tackling criminal activities in the state.