The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, popularly known as So-Safe Corps, has arrested a 31-year-old man, Babajide Usman, over an alleged burglary at Glorious Christian Bible Church, Ayede, Ifo, Ogun State.
The suspect, who reportedly has no definite address, was apprehended by operatives of the Corps at about 8am on Monday, September 28, 2026, while allegedly attempting to break into the church premises.
According to a statement issued by the State Commander, So-Safe Corps, Cmdr. (Dr.) Soji Ganzallo, through the Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi, the suspect had allegedly broken into the church the previous night.
The statement said Usman jumped over the church fence at about 9pm on Sunday, September 27, and allegedly removed copper pipes connected to four air-conditioning units.
During preliminary questioning, the suspect reportedly confessed to selling the stolen copper pipes to scrap dealers, popularly known as bolah.
The Corps said the suspect returned to the same church premises at about 8am the following morning, allegedly intending to steal roofing sheets, but was arrested by its operatives.
The statement added that the suspect and the recovered exhibits had subsequently been handed over to the Ifo Police Divisional Headquarters for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Ganzallo commended the Area Commander, Coker-Ibogun Area Command, ACC David Sanni, alongside his officers and men, for their vigilance, prompt response and commitment to protecting lives and property in the area.
He also urged churches, businesses, residents and other members of the public to strengthen their security measures and promptly report suspicious activities to the Corps or other appropriate security agencies.
