{
  "id": 13975138,
  "title": "Man arrested for attempting to steal church generator",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/man-arrested-for-attempting-to-steal-church-generator",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T12:53:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/man-arrested-for-attempting-to-steal-church-generator/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has apprehended a suspect named Daniel Monijeh for allegedly attempting to steal electrical wires and a generator from a church in the Uromi area of Esan Central Local Government, according to reports. Monijeh and his accomplice allegedly gained entry into the Celestial Church during the night and were in the process of removing the items when security operatives were alerted by a distress call. The suspect was apprehended by the ESSC operatives inside the church while the accomplice managed to flee the scene. The acting ESSC Commander, Richard Balogun, revealed that Monijeh had entered the church around 3 a.m. with the intent to steal, but was taken into custody by the security team, with his accomplice remaining at large. Monijeh has been handed over to the police for further investigation and potential prosecution.",
  "summary": "The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a suspect identified as Daniel Monijeh over alleged attempt to steal electrical wires and a generator belonging to a church in the state. The suspect was alleged to have entered a Celestial Church in the Egbele area of Uromi, Esan Central Local Government Area of the state, […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}