Edo Security Corps Arrests 4 over Alleged Theft of Solar Batteries
Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) have arrested four suspects over alleged theft of two solar batteries from a solar shop in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The suspects, identified as Muhammed Abubakar, Hamza Ibrahim, Mustafa Muhammed and Muhammed Ibrahim, were alleged to have broken into the shop belonging to Samuel Omotanawa […]
The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has apprehended four individuals for allegedly stealing two solar batteries from a solar shop in Benin City, the capital of Edo State. The suspects, Muhammed Abubakar, Hamza Ibrahim, Mustafa Muhammed, and Muhammed Ibrahim, were reportedly breaking into the shop of Samuel Omotanawa when they were intercepted by ESSC operatives from the Aduwawa Sector Command.
Intelligence reports led to their arrest, as they were found attempting to sell the stolen batteries to a buyer. According to the source, three of the suspects were directly involved in the theft, while the fourth was an accomplice who was approached to purchase the stolen batteries. The ESSC Corps Commander, Richard Balogun, confirmed the incident, stating that the two batteries and a Toyota Yaris used to transport them were recovered.
The suspects were allegedly involved in the theft within the GRA area but transported the stolen goods to Aduwawa in Benin City for sale before their arrest. The suspects have been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.
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