# Crime and theft in Ogun State

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crime-and-theft-in-ogun-state
> Updated: 2026-10-25T17:36:08.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Ogun State Police Command has conducted several operations targeting theft and vandalism within the state.

In the Arigbajo axis, police arrested Shobande Taofeek for the alleged theft and vandalism of railway infrastructure. During the operation, authorities recovered 16 railway iron rods and two gas cylinders. State Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni stated that the command is committed to protecting critical infrastructure.

In a separate incident in Itori, within the Ewekoro Local Government Area, police arrested Adam Muhammed following a suspected theft. After a motorist alerted authorities to an unregistered tricycle transporting a motorcycle and a generator, police intercepted the vehicle. While one accomplice escaped, Muhammed was apprehended and remains in custody.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Ogun State Police arrest theft suspect in Itori

Ogun State Police arrested Adam Muhammed and recovered a stolen motorcycle and generator in Itori after a motorist alerted authorities to a suspicious tricycle.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ogun-state-police-arrest-theft-suspect-in-itori

### 2026-10-25: Ogun State Police arrest man for railway infrastructure vandalism

Police in Ogun State, Nigeria, arrested Shobande Taofeek for allegedly vandalizing railway infrastructure and recovering stolen iron rods and gas cylinders.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ogun-state-police-arrest-man-for-railway-infrastructure-vandalism

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