Mason Adedapo Ayobami, 24, has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command, for stealing and break-ins.
In a statement released on Wednesday by Adeleke Kehinde, the spokesperson for the Command, Osun NSCDC State Commandant Michael Adaralewa disclosed that Ayobami had broken into a home in Osunjela, Osogbo and taken items such as a plasma television, ten cooking pots, two fry pans, two cable decoders, solar panel with bulbs, curtains, and other household items.
Adaralewa also disclosed that the suspect was taken into custody by NSCDC agents who were on patrol in the Osunjela region of Osun state on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in the afternoon.
According to Adaralewa, the offence violates Section 411 of the Nigerian Criminal Code Act.
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He went to the herbalist’s house on Thursday, May 23, the next day. He looked in the spot where he had kept his key while he was alive, opened the door, and took a few household belongings, including a plasma television, kitchen utensils, solar panels, lamps, two separate cable decoders, and other items.
“Adedapo Ayobami, the suspect, revealed his intention to sell the pilfered items to gullible members of the public.”
According to Commandant Adaralewa, investigations showed that no one confronted the suspect despite the fact that neighbours had seen him in possession of stolen goods.
He advised the public to be vigilant about security, to ask questions, and to report any unusual movements in their neighbourhood to security agencies so that swift action might be taken.
