Peace Oladapo 
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) has arrested three suspects for purchasing stolen transformer armoured cables worth ₦9.8 million in OPIC Estate, Agbara.
Confirming the development, the State Commander, Soji Ganzallo through the Corps Spokesman, Moruf Yusuf, on Sunday in Abeokuta said the suspects are Mansirina Usman, 27; Janadu Ahyarn, 20; and Husseni Abdullahi, 20.
The Corps was notified that transformer armoured cables valued at ₦9.8 million had been vandalized and taken by unknown intruders.
According to the report, the arrest was made after a tip-off that the stolen cables were being sold in the neighbourhood.
The statement also added that, during interrogation, the suspect admitted to purchasing the cables from Mustapha and Minister, who are presently at large.
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“The suspects were arrested on June 27, 2024, at about 1913hrs.
“ The suspects confessed to buying the stolen cables from Mustapha and Minister who are currently at large. Usman bought 30kg of cable for ₦300,000, Ahyarn bought 25kg for ₦250,000, and Abdullahi bought 20kg for ₦200,000.
“The suspects had in their possession four off-cut armoured cables, ₦18,850 in cash, three Android phones, two wristwatches, and two unmarked TVS motorcycles” the statement read.
Soji Ganzallo, State Commander, stated that the suspects and acquired evidence have been sent to the Nigeria Police Force’s Agbara Divisional Headquarters for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Ganzallo noted that the success demonstrates the Corps’ dedication to combating illicit activity in the state.
