Ogun security corps detains man over suspected church break-in

The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, commonly called the So-Safe Corps, has taken into custody a 31-year-old man, Babajide Usman, over an alleged burglary at Glorious Christian Bible Church, Ayede, in Ifo Local Government Area. Usman, who is said to have no fixed address, was arrested on Monday, September 28, 2026, at around 8am, after he allegedly tried to enter the church compound. The State Commander, Cmdr (Dr.) Soji Ganzallo, made this known in a statement issued through the Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi. According to the statement, the suspect told investigators during initial questioning that he climbed over the church fence at about 9pm on Sunday, September 27, 2026, and took copper pipes attached to four air-conditioning units. He further stated that he sold the copper pipes to scrap dealers commonly referred to as bolah. Believing his earlier action had gone unnoticed, the suspect said he came back to the same church compound on the morning of Monday, September 28, 2026, at about 8am, intending to steal Gerard roofing sheets, but was arrested by operatives of the Corps. The suspect and the recovered item were later transferred to the Ifo Police Divisional Headquarters for additional investigation and possible prosecution under the law. The State Commander praised the Area Commander of Coker-Ibogun Area Command, ACC David Sanni, along with his officers and men, for their alertness, quick response, and dedication to safeguarding lives and property. He also advised churches, businesses, residents, and members of the public to improve their security arrangements and report suspicious activities without delay to the Corps or other relevant security agencies.