Ondo Police Arrest Suspects in Motorcycle Theft Crackdown

The Ondo State Police Command has launched a significant crackdown on motorcycle theft, leading to the arrest of several suspects and the recovery of stolen motorcycles. On April 9, 2026, police officer Funbi Fagun arrested Joseph Jame, 28, who was allegedly attempting to move a stolen black Boxer motorcycle valued at approximately ₦500,000, reported stolen on April 8, 2026.

The command, under the leadership of Adebowale Lawal, remains committed to dismantling criminal networks to protect residents' livelihoods. Further operations on April 22, 2026, led to the arrest of Raji Akeem, who was caught trying to dispose of a stolen motorcycle and was subsequently assaulted by an angry mob, requiring police intervention.

The command is actively pursuing additional suspects linked to these thefts, highlighting the evolving tactics of criminals, including deception and rapid disposal of stolen property. Ongoing intelligence gathering and surveillance efforts are in place to identify hotspots for motorcycle theft in the region.