The state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement issued on Sunday, August 13, 2023, said the suspect was arrested following a complaint lodged by the director of the farm simply identified as Bamgbose.

According to Odutola,  the director noted that when chickens on the farm were tallied, over 1,300 chickens worth N8m could not be accounted for.

“On August 11, 2023, when the fowls were counted, the director discovered that about 1,300 valued at N8m could not be accounted for.

“The farm director is pained at the enormous havoc done to the poultry farm, especially during the current harsh economic situation.”

She noted that following the directive of the state Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, the command embarked on a preliminary investigation which led to the arrest of one suspect.

“The Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, has been briefed and he has ordered more investigation.

“A preliminary investigation has commenced and the suspect has been apprehended and is presently in police custody to ascertain the extent or veracity of theft if he was stealing from the poultry farm and selling or eating them, all that will be made known soon to members of the public,” she said.