Police Arrest 7 for Stealing Assorted Goods Worth ₦20.45 Million in Ondo

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Police Arrest 7 for Stealing Assorted Goods Worth ₦20.45 Million in Ondo

Date: 24th January,2026

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested seven suspects over the theft of assorted goods valued at ₦20.45 million from a commercial store in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.
According to a press release issued by the Command, the arrests followed a report made on January 3, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m. by the store owner, Mr. Ogunyomi Segun, at the Ore Divisional Police Headquarters.
Segun alleged that between 2024 and January 3, 2026, some of his employees conspired to steal goods from his store. The stolen items included assorted soft drinks, Trophy cans, and other canned beverages, with an estimated value of Twenty Million, Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (₦20,450,000).
Police investigations identified the prime suspects as the storekeeper, Oyineke Joseph; the computer operator, Abioye Yusuf; and another staff member, Abdullahi Quadir. Further investigations led to the arrest of three receivers—Micheal Njoku, Agu Monday, and Ikuemehin Oloruntimilehin—who allegedly received the stolen goods through a driver identified as Ojewuyi.
The Command disclosed that during interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime and clearly stated the roles each of them played in the operation. They are expected to be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Reacting to the development, the Ondo State Police Command reiterated its zero tolerance for criminal activities, stressing that the state would never serve as a safe haven for criminals.
The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Adebowale Lawal, psc(+), mnips, commended the detectives for their diligent and professional handling of the case, noting that it reflects the Command’s improved capacity to combat crime and criminality.
The Command also acknowledged the strategic leadership and continuous support of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, whose reforms and technological initiatives have enhanced policing effectiveness in the state.
Residents were urged to remain vigilant and continue to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information to aid crime prevention and detection.