Police arrest three suspects and recover stolen motorcycles in Ekiti
Three people have been arrested by the Ekiti State Police Command for alleged motorcycle theft. The suspects, including Mustapha Lekan, Blessing Adebiyi, and Ogunbayo Adebiyi, were apprehended in different locations across the state. Police recovered seven motorcycles believed to have been stolen during the operations. Michael Falade, the Commissioner of Police, praised the officers for their swift action.
What happened
- Mustapha Lekan, 38, from Osun State, was arrested for allegedly stealing motorcycles.
- The police recovered a red Bajaj motorcycle from Mustapha Lekan after a pursuit in Ado Ekiti.
- Further investigations led to the arrest of Blessing Adebiyi and Ogunbayo Adebiyi in Ido Ekiti and Ilogbo Ekiti for allegedly receiving stolen motorcycles.
- Six additional motorcycles suspected to be stolen were recovered during the operation.
- Michael Falade commended the police team and urged the public to provide timely information to help fight crime.
