Habitual Car Snatcher Rearrested After Release From Prison For Same Crime

P.M.EXPRESS reports that Police operatives from Ogun State Command rearrested the suspect, Sunday, at the weekend in the evening along Eleme Ogun State, while using his fabricated master key to steal a vehicle and he was caught in the act.

This was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer,  SP Omolola Odutola, who disclosed that the suspect was previously apprehended by Divisional Police Officer, Kemta, CSP Adeniyi Adekunle, on the 17th September 2022 at Olorunsogo, Ogun State, while trying to steal a parked car. He was arrested, charged before the Court and remanded in custody for the alleged offence before he was released from custody.

SP Odutola explained that on 12th August, 2023, at about 1930hrs along Eleme Ogun State, Sunday in his habitual act was caught again by youths of that area while using fabricated master keys to unlock some cars within that area.

‘’People who saw him raised the alarm which made him take to flight, but how far can a 53-year old man run? The young guys gave him a hot chase and caught up with him, they later alerted the Police team that visited to the scene and arrested the suspect.”

“Two fabricated iron master key was found in his possession and obviously it was part of the instruments used to unlock unsuspecting car owners vehicles as he gets into the vehicle and drives the car away.”

“A plea of double jeopardy will not suffice if there was no acquittal on a thorough investigation, he may have been released on want of evidence. However, this time, the Police will prosecute him to ensure that justice is served since he has not repented irrespective of his age. ‘’ Odutola said.

The Police spokesperson disclosed that the State Commissioner of Police has been briefed and directed that thorough evidences are brought forward to the Court so as to ensure Sunday Dosunmu learns his lessons.