Police Arrest Chef, Guard Over Alleged N5.5m Property Theft

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) from the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended a chef and a security guard for allegedly stealing their boss’ property worth N5.5 million.

The suspects, a 24-year-old chef, Olusola Folorunso and the security guard, Rafiu Mutairu, 47, were arrested on Friday in the Badagry and Ishasi areas of Lagos, respectively.

The two who were working for the same employer at a popular estate in Ojodu, Ikeja, had sometimes in September 2024 allegedly carted away and sold off the property while their boss was on a foreign trip.

Police listed the stolen items to include 5 split air conditioners, a chest freezer, a pumping machine, a fridge and freezer, one inverter, and jewelry which were all valued at N5.5 million.

“Investigation revealed that while Folorunsho moved away the household items and personal effects from their boss’ residence, the security guard assisted in providing the buyers for the items.

“Investigations further revealed Folorunsho ran away to Badagry after committing the crime and all efforts to get him to assist in the recovery of those items proved futile,” the police said.

Meanwhile, the Commander of the RRS, CSP Shola Jejeloye has directed that the suspects be charged in court.