In relation to a conspiracy and theft case involving goods worth N20.45 million from a commercial store in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the State, the Ondo State Police Command has detained seven (7) suspects.

According to a statement from DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, on January 3, 2026, Ogunyomi Segun “M,” an Ore resident, reported to the Ore Divisional Police Headquarters that some of his employees plotted to steal goods from his store between 2024 and January 3, 2026. 

‘’The complainant stated that the suspects stole assorted goods, including soft drinks, Trophy cans, and other canned beverages, with a total estimated value of Twenty Million, Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N20,450,000.00). The suspects were identified as the complainant’s storekeeper, Oyineke Joseph, male; his computer operator, Abioye Yusuf, male; and another staff member, Abdullahi Quadir, male; while three receivers of the goods namely Micheal Njoku, male; Agu Monday, male; and Ikuemehin Oloruntimilehin, male; a driver identified as Ojewuyi, male, were also arrested”

According to Jimoh, the suspects admitted to the crime and made it apparent how each of them contributed to the illegal act during the investigation. 

He said that after the investigation is finished, they will be charged in court.