The Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspected armed robbers for allegedly stealing 600 litres of automotive gas oil used to power an MTN mast generator in the Sabon Kasuwa–Railway area of Bauchi Local Government Area.
Saminu Yusuf, spokesperson of the command, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Bauchi. He identified the suspects as 20-year-old Abdulrahman Jibrin and 31-year-old Munarak Halilu.
According to Yusuf, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects confessed to stealing diesel from the site over the past one year.
He added that the duo would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
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The State Commandant, Oloyede Nelson Oyerinde, commended NSCDC personnel for their commitment to protecting public infrastructure.
He reaffirmed the corps’ resolve to curb crime and vandalism, warning perpetrators to desist or face legal consequences.
