Crime
NSCDC arrests 10 suspects for vandalism, rape in Bauchi
Credit: NAN
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Bauchi State Command, has arrested 10 suspects for various crimes committed during the yuletide period.
The State Commandant, Oloyede Oyerinde, made this known on Wednesday in Bauchi while parading the suspects.
He said the suspects were arrested for vandalism, rape, and theft.
According to him, seven of the suspects were arrested on December 24 at Zaranda village in Toro Local Government Area for vandalising the old Nitel tower.
Oyerinde said items recovered from the suspects include six oxyacetylene gas cylinders, perimeter fencing wire mesh, and part of the vandalized tower.
He explained that two other suspects were arrested on Dec. 31 at a filling station in the Turum area of Bauchi metropolis for stealing two drums.
“The rape suspect was arrested on December 27 for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in an uncompleted building in Misau Local Government Area.”
The commandant commended his personnel for their commitment to safeguarding public infrastructures, and warned perpetrators to desist from vandalism and other crimes or face consequences.
Oyerinde urged the public to assist the corps with vital information to help in the fight against vandalism and other crimes in the state.
NAN
-
Health1 week agoSenate hearing set to review research on COVID-19 vaccines, cancer concerns
-
Crime6 days agoLASU student dies after armed robbery attack
-
Featured6 days agoOsun APC counters Adeleke over security drone dispute, urges public to ignore allegations against Oyetola
-
Latest1 week ago2027: North will back Tinubu’s re-election bid, says ex-ACF Secretary-General
-
Politics6 days agoEmeka Ike reacts to alleged INEC-linked data breach
-
Comments and Issues1 week agoDay Ibori stormed Asaba for Oborevwori’s third anniversary
-
Football6 days agoArsenal confirm departure of 15 players ahead of summer exit
-
Politics6 days agoFour PDP reps from Bauchi defect to APM, cite internal party crisis