By: Abdulhafeez Oyewole
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arraigned a teenage boy, Olawumi Ayomide, for allegedly setting a building on fire after stealing items belonging to the occupants.
This is contained in a press release made available to Journalists in Ilorin the Kwara State capital by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASC1 Ayoola Michael Shola on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the Kwara State Magistrate Court, presided over by Magistrate M.A. Yahaya, found the suspect guilty and sentenced him to one year in Mandala Correctional Centre without the option of a fine.
The statement reads, "It will be recalled that on Wednesday, 25th September 2024, at 12pm, the suspect broke into a three-bedroom bungalow belonging to one Mrs. Bolatito Adebayo at No. 50, Afenifere Community, Onireke, Upper Gaa Akanbi, Ilorin South LGA.
"During the invasion, he reportedly stole items such as foodstuffs, groceries, and clothing, and subsequently set the residential building ablaze.
"Upon being apprehended at the scene, the suspect attempted to evade capture by igniting the fire as a diversion.
Despite his efforts, he was ultimately captured and handed over to the NSCDC for further investigation and prosecution."
To this end, the NSCDC Kwara State Commandant, Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, reiterated the Corps’ relentless onslaught against criminal activities in the state and vowed to ensure the safety and security of all citizens.