IBADAN, OYO STATE — Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested a suspect after intercepting a Toyota Sienna space bus allegedly stolen and later branded with All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign insignia in an apparent attempt to evade detection.


The vehicle was intercepted in the Mokola area of Ibadan during a stop-and-search operation, according to security sources.


The suspect reportedly stole the vehicle and subsequently covered it with political campaign materials, allegedly hoping that the branding would enable the vehicle to pass through routine security checks without attracting suspicion.


Police sources said officers became suspicious after identifying discrepancies in the vehicle’s registration details. Further checks reportedly showed that the chassis number matched details contained in a recently filed vehicle theft report.


The suspect was subsequently taken into custody without resistance, while the vehicle was recovered and secured by the police for further investigation.


The identities of the suspect and the vehicle’s owner have not been disclosed by the authorities as investigations continue.


Detectives are expected to conduct further questioning, establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft and contact the rightful owner to complete the identification and recovery process.


The Oyo State Police Command is yet to publicly release further details on the case, including the suspect’s identity or the specific circumstances surrounding the alleged theft.


The police are expected to provide additional information when investigations are concluded and formal charges, if any, are filed.