Ploy by alleged burglar to evade arrest backfire

A suspected burglar

who created a false alibi for himself in order to beat police operatives during patrol on Wednesday January 1, 2025 has backfired in Ogun State, South West.

Spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Command in the State, CSP Omolola Odutola confirmed the arrest of the male suspect, Awolesi Precious from the Zoo area of the State in a Press statement.

She explained that the suspect was apprehended
at about 3:00 AM, while he was transporting a large Firman generator valued at ₦1,200,000 in the street, Ogun State.

Part of the statement reads: “When questioned about the generator, he claimed he had rented it from a sound engineer for ₦12,500 to use at an event planned for later that day.

“In an attempt to mislead the police, Precious provided false information regarding his situation but eventually admitted to stealing the generator from Chilbay Entertainment Lounge, where a burglary had taken place previously.

“Among the various items stolen were four 32-inch televisions and one 50-inch television, assorted wines and liquors valued at about six million (₦6,000,000) several packs of malts , beverages, energy drinks, and a microwave oven.

“Recognizing the severity of the burglary, a search warrant was promptly executed at the suspect’s residence, where all the aforementioned items were discovered, with the exception of the televisions”, according to police authorities.

The Divisional Crime Branch of Funaab Harmony division is continuing its investigation, and the suspects will be charged in court once the investigation is concluded”, the police spokesperson said.