Ex-Convict Arrested for Stealing Generators in Lagos

Officials of the Rapid Response Squad have arrested an ex-convict, Yekini Opeyemi, 35,...

Officials of the Rapid Response Squad have arrested an ex-convict, Yekini Opeyemi, 35, for stealing two generators around the Odo-Iya Alaro, Ojota area of Lagos State.

Opeyemi, who was reportedly working as a guard at Ojota New Garage, was nabbed while trying to load two generator sets into a Volkswagen Golf car

Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Wednesday.

According to Hundeyin, the driver on sighting police officers sped off, leaving Yekini behind.

The PPRO added, “The suspect, Yekini Opeyemi, 35, was arrested around 4.00am, near Odo-Iya Alaro, Ojota in company of others now at large, trying to load one Firman and one Tigmax generators, 2.8 KVA each, into a Volkswagen Golf car. The driver on sighting the police officers sped off, leaving Yekini behind.

“Investigation revealed that Yekini, who arrived in Lagos last week, was employed as a security guard at Ojota New Garage. When accosted, Yekini, who has been imprisoned on four different occasions over separate incidents, could not give any satisfactory explanation about the generators.”

The state Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, while commending CSP Yinka Egbeyemi, the Commander of Rapid Response Squad, directed the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, for further investigation and prosecution.

TLD Newsletter

Get the latest legal news, key cases, top lawyers, and expert analysis for your legal journey.

RELATED ARTICLES

Enugu Court Remands Security Guard for Teenage Cousin Murder

An Enugu State Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of 51-year-old Emeka Emmanuel Nwangwu, a

Gombe Judge Faces Trial for Suspected Bribery

A magistrate at the Chief Magistrate Court in Gombe State, Mohammed Kumo, has been arraigned

Malami Confirms EFCC Invitation, Promises to Honour Agency’s Summons

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has confirmed receiving

Customs Promote 13 Senior Officers, Reward 10 for Exceptional Service

The Nigeria Customs Service has approved key management appointments and special promotions following its 64th

Edo Acid Attack: Police Begin Manhunt for Suspected Boyfriend

The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday announced it has begun a manhunt for Timothy

Police Tighten Security in Lagos Schools, Worship Centres

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has said the command has intensified deployments

TLD Newsletter

Get the latest legal news, key cases, top lawyers, and expert analysis for your legal journey.

This Pop-up Is Included in the Theme
Best Choice for Creatives

Purchase Now

TLD Newsletter

Get the latest legal news, key cases, top lawyers, and expert analysis for your legal journey.