Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have rescued a suspected burglar, Olaleye Williams, from a mob attack in the Oluwo community, Odeda Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi, disclosed this in an exclusive telephone conversation with PUNCH Metro on Thursday.
Babaseyi said that 41-year-old Williams was rescued from the mob who had inflicted injuries on him before the arrival of police operatives and was subsequently taken into custody.
He noted that the incident occurred on Tuesday while the suspect was attempting to steal goods from a shop in the area.
He noted that the suspect was caught following surveillance mounted by traders who had experienced repeated theft in the area.
He said, “Detectives of the FUNAAB Division, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested a suspected shop thief, Olaleye Williams, male, 41 years, in connection with recurring theft incidents around the Oluwo area near FUNAAB, Abeokuta.
“The suspect was apprehended in the early hours of May 27 while allegedly attempting to steal goods from a shop following surveillance mounted by traders who had experienced repeated theft in the area.
“Police operatives swiftly responded to the scene, rescued the suspect from an angry mob, and ensured he was taken for medical attention after sustaining injuries before their arrival.”
The PPRO added that an investigation has commenced into the matter, while warning residents against jungle justice.
“The Ogun State Police Command reiterates its warning against jungle justice and urges members of the public to report criminal activities promptly to the police for lawful intervention,” Oluseyi concluded.
PUNCH Metro reported on May 14 that a Nigerian medical doctor based in the United States of America, identified simply as Afolabi, narrowly escaped death after a mob attacked him over a false kidnapping allegation in Ibadan, Oyo State.
It was gathered that the mob had already set the victim’s Lexus RX 330 SUV ablaze before the arrival of police operatives.
Two girls, identified as Deborah, 15, and Rebecca, 12, who were found inside the vehicle, were also taken into protective custody alongside the doctor for investigation.
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