An Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) student, Sobando Semilore has been arrested for allegedly stealing phones and attempting to sell them.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Ago-Iwoye Police Division.
Sobando Semilore, a 17-year-old OOU student was arrested on Wednesday allegedly with a Samsung S21 valued at ₦350,000 and an iPhone 14 Pro Max worth ₦650,000, belonging to Muktapha Adenugba.
The statement reads: “Please be advised that on December 17, 2024, at approximately 5:00 pm, a surveillance anti-crime patrol led by Inspector Morufu Olajide arrested a suspect on suspicion of theft.
“Sobando Semilero, a 17-year-old male student from Danmark Hall in Ago-iwoye and a first-year Political Science student at Olabisi Onabanjo University, was found in possession of a Samsung S21 valued at ₦350,000 and an iPhone 14 Pro Max worth ₦650,000, belonging to Muktapha Adenugba.
“The suspect was arrested while he was negotiating a sale at Pepsi junction.
“He admitted to stealing the phones from a pool side in the garden, a popular relaxation spot.
“The phones have been recovered, and the owner has been notified.
“The case is under investigation, and further updates will be provided.”
Linda Ikeji
