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Police arrest six in Osun for vandalising, stealing power cables

Osun State Police have arrested six suspects, including IBEDC staff, for vandalising and stealing high-tension power cables in Ikirun, causing darkness. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-six-in-osun-for-vandalising-stealing-power-cables/

Police arrest six in Osun for vandalising, stealing power cables

The Osun State Police Command has arrested six individuals for vandalizing and stealing a high-tension powerline pole at Eko-Ende Junction in Ikirun, Osun State. The command reported that the town has been experiencing frequent vandalism and theft of electrical assets, causing widespread darkness. Acting on a tip-off, police officers from Ikirun Division swiftly arrested the suspects at the scene.

The suspects, all from Ikirun, were identified as Onabamiji Emmanuel, Bolaji Odusanya, Alimi Akeem, Balogun Kehinde, Oyewo Hammed, and Oladosu Hammed. They were charged with possession of a cutting machine, a generating plant, and a welding machine used during the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further scrutiny.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Zungura, has directed the suspects to be charged upon completion of investigations. The Osun State Police Command urges the public to report any instances of vandalism and theft for prevention and prosecution.

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