Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ondo State Command have arrested three Suspects for conspiracy, stealing, tampering and illegal possession of Eight Prepaid meters.
In his words ” Sequel to the Mandate of the Corps, the Commandant General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi PhD mni, in a conference of Management Staff Officers and respective stakeholders emphasized on the need to redouble our efforts in the Protection of all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure; with this consciousness Ondo State Command is ready to arrest and prosecute all culprits”
Gospel, was arrested along with two other suspects; Oladele Ibukun (42years) who bought one of the prepaid meters at the rate of ₦60,000 while the third suspect is Dayo Akinlafe aged (40years).
From the statement volunteered by the suspects, they confessed to the crime that the 8 Prepaid meters were stolen on 27th and 29th September, 2021 at Alagbaka area and Ijapo Estate respectively which is an offence contrary to the Miscellaneous Offences Act 2004.
Commandant Abudunrin affirmed that all the suspects would definitely be charged to Court for justice to take its course hence, the NSCDC Ondo Command will continue to hunt those engaging in such heinous business and bring them to book.
He further advised meaningful Nigerians to be warry of buying Prepaid meters from Touts who claimed they have the authority to sell such; however, they should consult the Electricity Distribution Companies in charge of their locations.
Signed :
DSC OLUFEMI OMOLE
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
NSCDC ONDO STATE COMMAND
