Saturday, January 4, 2025 - Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected burglar named David Adediji for breaking into a home and stealing valuables worth over N200,000 in the Okorowepo, Idiroko area of the state.
The suspect, aged 27, allegedly entered the home of a female
resident through the window, damaging the iron security bars, and struck her on
the head with an iron rod.
Confirming the incident, the Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola,
said the suspect is known for using iron tools to break into homes and steal
from residents. Odutola noted that Adediji carted away a Techno Spark phone
valued at over N150,000, as well as N52,000 in cash, and injured the victim on
the back and leg while attempting to escape.
The police spokesperson disclosed that the victim reported the incident
at approximately 7:00 pm on Wednesday, prompting the Divisional Police Officer
of the Idiroko Division to visit the scene and launch an investigation that led
to the suspect’s arrest.
According to Odutola, during interrogation, Adediji confessed to the
crime. She revealed that on January 1, 2025, at around 7:00 pm, a burglary
victim reported that on December 31, 2024, at about 10:00 pm, Adediji forcibly
entered her home, damaging the iron bars on her window and striking her on the
head with an iron rod.
The victim further stated that Adediji took her Android phone and stole
N52,000 in cash from her bag after searching the room. Detectives from the
Idiroko Division visited the scene, and an investigation began immediately.
Items including the iron rod and a plank used in the attack were recovered as
evidence.
Adediji has since been arrested and admitted his involvement in the
burglary. Odutola confirmed that a preliminary investigation is ongoing as the
police gather more information, and the suspect is expected to be prosecuted
once the investigation is concluded.
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