Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad have arrested a 27-year-old suspected burglar, Yusuf Ojo, while he was on his way to dispose of three stolen mobile phones belonging to his benefactor.

This was disclosed in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday.

According to the statement, Ojo was apprehended at around 5:00 am on Wednesday in Oshodi, Lagos.

Preliminary investigations revealed that he had burgled the home of one Michael in Iyana Iyesi, Ogun State, at around midnight while the victim and his family were asleep.

It was also revealed that earlier that same day, Michael had given Ojo money to assist him financially.

After stealing the phones, Ojo was heading to Mushin to sell them when he was intercepted by the police.

The statement read: “Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a suspected burglar on his way to dispose of three mobile phones belonging to his benefactor.

“The suspect, Yusuf Ojo (27), was arrested at around 5:00 am in Oshodi last Wednesday by the police.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that Ojo burgled the home of one Michael at Iyana Iyesi, Ogun State, at around midnight while the victim and his family were asleep.

“It was further revealed that Ojo had earlier that same day received financial assistance from the victim.

“The suspect, after making away with three mobile phones, was heading to Mushin to sell them when he was arrested by the police. Ojo has been charged to court.”