Daniel Ayantoye | Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested one Awoola Tobi ‘m’ age 23yrs of Oleyo Ayegun road Ibadan, for alleged Burglary and Stealing.
According to a statement signed by the command’s
Public Relations Officer,
SP. Adewale Osifeso, Anipr, and made available to National Telescope on Tuesday, Tobi was arrested in connection with a case “which occurred at about 2000hrs on Thursday 28/12/2021 at Choice Plaza, Challenge area Ibadan were mobile phones and accessories to the tune of about (#2,000,000) two million naira were allegedly stolen.”
“However, as a result of painstaking and diligent investigations, through the swift deployment of intelligence and tactical assets, the suspect, one Awoola Tobi ‘m’ was tracked and apprehended in possession of the following items which were hitherto reported stolen. These recovered items include; (16) Sixteen “I-Phone mobile phones”, a white earpiece, one unbranded white colored earpod, a Sony Vio laptop, one Dell laptop and a black shuttle bag.
“Preliminary investigations and voluntary confessions made by the suspect revealed that he broke into the mobile phone and accessories shop situated at Choice Plaza, Challenge, Ibadan. This time unaided with the intent of stealing and re-selling the items.
“While efforts are in top gear to break into his criminal network, the Oyo State Police Command seeks the cooperation of the good people of the State in providing credible and timely information to help maintain the relative peace and tranquility enjoyed in the State.” He added.
