So-Safe Corps arrests ex-convict for theft in Ogun State

Etim Ekpimah

Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps, popularly known as So-Safe Corps, has arrested a 24-year-old man for theft.

According to a press statement issued by the Office of the State Commander of the Corps, Commander (Dr) Soji Ganzallo through the Office of the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Corps, Assistant Commander Moruf Yusuf, the suspect, Ezekiel Victor Thankgod, was apprehended by the corps’ patrol team at about 03:00hrs on 3 April 2024.

Thankgod, a resident of Tokis Street, Behind Covenant Store, Ojuore, was caught vandalizing and stealing a Royal Air Conditioner (Model: R410 Outdoor) from Covenant Stores, Oju-Ore, in the Ado Odo Ota Local Government Area.

Ganzallo emphasized that during the preliminary investigation, conducted by ACC Samuel Yusuf, the Iyesi Area Commander of the corps, it was learnt that the suspect had previously been arrested for similar offenses.

The commander stated that the suspect has a history of stealing money and phones and, was released from a correctional centre in January.

“The suspect confessed to the crime and disclosed that he resides anywhere, mentioning his association with Oloko Community in Ota.

“Furthermore, various items including charms, a local instrument used for drug paraphernalia, a lighter, a local ring, and cowries, were found on the suspect,” Ganzallo added.

He explained that the suspect, along with the exhibit and items recovered, had been handed to the Nigeria Police Force, Onipanu Divisional Police Headquarters, for further investigation and possible prosecution.