The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged tampering with a grave, vandalism of a power transformer, and theft of electrical components
A statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday, said the suspects were arrested at different locations within Ibadan.
He explained that on Tuesday, December 30, at approximately 6:30 pm, a report was received at the Akobo Divisional Police Headquarters from a security guard attached to Akala Estate, stating that he had sighted a suspicious male carrying a bag while on routine patrol within the estate.
Olayinka said, “Upon search, the bag was found to contain suspected stolen transformer wires, alongside tools allegedly used in cutting the wires. This timely report provided the first crucial lead in the investigation.
“Acting on this information, the suspect, identified as Joshua Israel (m), was apprehended. Upon interrogation, he confessed to the crime and implicated one Abang Takon (m) as his accomplice, providing a key link to a broader investigation into the criminal act.
“A swift response team led by the Divisional Police Officer, Akobo Division, subsequently arrested Abang Takon. The suspect claimed to be a personnel of the Nigerian Army, 2 Division, Odogbo Barracks, but further investigation revealed that he had been dismissed and previously prosecuted, disproving his assertion.
“This discovery underscored the importance of thorough intelligence-led policing in preventing misrepresentation and further criminality.”
He added that the investigation into the case was ongoing, and the suspects would be charged in court upon the conclusion of inquiries.
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They should face the law
THEY SHOULD FACE THE LAW