The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended two suspects, Eje Benson, also known as Kenny, and his accomplice, Ominiyi Austin, for allegedly stealing and selling a Bajaj motorcycle worth N1.3m.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed that the motorcycle, with registration number DGB 629 VC, belonged to one Francis Ayinde.
It had been entrusted to Benson in October 2024 for commercial purposes under an agreement to remit N25,000 weekly.
The case was reported on December 26, 2024, by Akinola Musa, who revealed that Benson initially claimed the motorcycle had been stolen.
However, investigations uncovered that Benson had conspired with Austin to sell the motorcycle to one Emmanuel Nwosu in Ijebu Ode for N800,000 using forged documents.
“Eje Benson claimed the motorcycle was stolen from his home; however, he and Ominyi Austin took the vehicle to Ijebu-Ode, where they sold it to Emmanuel Nwosu for 800,000 on December 12, 2024, using forged photocopy documents that included a falsified phone number and signature.
“Following this, Eje Benson fled to Benue State after paying Ominyi Austin a 60,000 commission from the 600,000 collected from Emmanuel Nwosu. The suspects have been apprehended, and the stolen Bajaj motorcycle, DGB 629 VC, has been recovered,” Odutola stated.
The Divisional Police Officer of Ago Iwoye led the operation that resulted in the arrest of both suspects and the recovery of the stolen motorcycle.
“The crime branch is currently investigating this matter. Further updates will be provided,” Odutola added.