Man taken into custody for stealing transformer wires in Lagos

A 27-year-old man named Abubakar Haruna has been apprehended by the Police in Lagos State for his alleged involvement in stealing cables from a transformer located in the Onikan area of the state.

The arrest was confirmed by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police spokesperson in the state, who shared the information on his X handle on Saturday.

Hundeyin stated that the Police operatives swiftly responded to a distress call and swiftly arrived at the scene of the crime, where they successfully apprehended the suspect.

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The suspect was found in possession of a machete, two saws, and pliers, which were believed to be the tools used in the theft.

Investigations into the case are currently underway to gather more evidence and ascertain the full extent of the suspect’s involvement.