A 24-year-old man, Akeem Sulaiman has been arrested by the operatives of Osun State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for allegedly vandalizing AUD secondary school, Iwo.
Sulaiman who resides at Number 23, Aladorun Compound, Iwo, Osun State was apprehended by NSCDC personnel on Sunday, 7th September, 2024, around 11:15 am.
According to the the State Commandant, Michael Adaralewa, the suspect was nabbed while moving the stolen valuables to metal scrap buyers.
Recovered items from the suspect include 13 pieces of new stainless washing hand basins, Pumping machine monitoring box, Communication cables, 3 stainless trays, 4 hand shovels
Discreet Investigations, according to Commandant, revealed that the suspect, was a former labourer, employed by the building contractor during the school’s construction and has been stealing from various buildings under construction for six years, selling the items to metal scrap buyers.
Commandant Adaralewa stated that Section 451 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap 34, Law of Osun State, Nigeria, makes it an offence to wilfully and unlawfully destroy or damage property.
The Commandant said the suspect would face the full wrath of the law, to serve as a deterrent to others who destroy government property.
He also cautioned metal scrap buyers in the state to desist from buying stolen items, warning that those found culpable would be dealt with according to the law.
