The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a notorious phone thief at Fayose Market in Ado-Ekiti and recovered two stolen mobile phones.
In a statement in Ado Ekiti, the command Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu said Ado Central Divisional Police Headquarters received credible information on April 16, 2026, at about 5:30 p.m. that a suspected phone thief was sighted at Fayose Market attempting to sell phones he recently stole.
Operatives from the Division swung into action and arrested the suspect, identified as Omoyeni Sesan, 32.
One Redmi Android phone and one Itel phone, reasonably suspected to have been stolen, were recovered from him.
During investigation, the suspect confessed to stealing the two phones from a cyber café at the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti.
The Command confirmed that the owners of the phones, who are students of the institution, have been identified and the phones will be handed over to them.
SP Abutu said the suspect would be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.
The Command implored members of the public to be vigilant and continue to collaborate with and support the Police with credible and timely information that will help arrest criminal elements in the area.
