Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 22-year-old woman, Azeez Khadijat, in connection with the suspected theft and illegal repainting of a Suzuki mini bus in Omu-Ijebu area of the state.
The arrest was carried out by detectives attached to the Omu-Ijebu Divisional Headquarters following credible intelligence received on Sunday, April 19, 2026, around 4:00 p.m.
The information indicated that a group of three men and a woman were spotted inside a bush along Ikhasi Road, Kajola axis, allegedly repainting a commercial mini bus, popularly known as “Korope,” without a registration number.
According to police sources, the vehicle, originally believed to be yellow, was being repainted in white and blue in an apparent attempt to disguise its identity.
Upon arrival at the scene, police operatives reportedly encountered the suspects, who fled in different directions.
However, Khadijat was apprehended inside the abandoned vehicle.
The minibus was recovered and taken into custody.
It was later identified as bearing a Lagos State registration number.
Items recovered at the scene include three mobile phones, a power bank, a paint can, sandpaper, and a Type-C charging cord, all believed to belong to the fleeing suspects.
Preliminary investigations suggest the vehicle may have been used for criminal activities in Lagos State, with the repainting intended to evade detection by law enforcement agencies.
Police authorities confirmed that efforts are ongoing to track down the remaining suspects.
The case is expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, commended the оперативes for their swift response and professionalism, assuring that all accomplices involved in the case would be apprehended.
The command also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through its emergency channels.
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OGUN POLICE ARREST FEMALE SUSPECT OVER STOLEN MINI BUS REPAINTING, RECOVER EXHIBITS; MANHUNT FOR ACCOMPLICES INTENSIFIED
Detectives of the Omu-Ijebu Divisional Headquarters, Ogun State Police Command, acting on credible intelligence, have foiled a case of… pic.twitter.com/uWtkT09ykB
— Ogun State Police Command (@OgunPoliceNG) April 21, 2026
