Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the theft of a vehicle and recovered a stolen Lexus RX 300 SUV in the Ibafo area of the state.

The suspects; Obada Ezekiel, 27, Emmanuel Timothy, 25 and Yaya Yakubu, 27, were apprehended on Saturday, following what police described as a swift response to a distress call backed by credible intelligence.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, operatives of the Ibafo Division tracked the suspects to a hideout within the Ibafo axis, where the ash-coloured Lexus RX 300 was found in their possession.

According to him preliminary investigations revealed that Obada, a private security guard attached to the vehicle, allegedly conspired with the two others to steal the car from Lagos and transport it to Ibafo for disposal.

The police said the suspects are currently in custody and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Abeokuta for further investigation and possible prosecution.

According to him, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended officers of the Ibafo Division for their prompt response and professionalism, noting that the operation demonstrated effective use of intelligence in crime prevention.

He also acknowledged the role of members of the public in providing timely information that aided the arrest, while reaffirming the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property through intelligence-led policing.

The command urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through its designated emergency lines.