Police arrest two thieves with stolen generator, gas cylinder in Lagos

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The Lagos State Police Command says its Oko-Oba Division has caught Adeyemi Ibrahim, 24, and Taiwo Adisa, 45, with stolen items in the Iju Ishaga area of the state.

State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin said that the duo was arrested at 6:30 am on Sunday.

In his X post, Hundeyin said that patrol officers intercepted the suspects in a mini bus popularly known as Korope, with one generator, one gas cylinder and one Bluetooth speaker.

“Upon questioning, it turned out they just broke into a shop in Iju-Ishaga area and stole the items.

“Shop owner has been contacted for return of property,” the police spokesman stated.

He said the suspects would be prosecuted.

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