The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has made significant strides in its fight against crime by apprehending three suspects engaged in various criminal activities.
On July 1, 2024, detectives from the command’s tracking unit arrested Ibrahim Wasiu, a 31-year-old resident of Eyenkorin, Kwara State. The arrest followed reports of multiple burglaries at Mr. Mumini Kabir’s residence, where valuable items including a motorcycle, phones, a home theater system, and other household goods were stolen. Following thorough investigations, the suspect was apprehended, and all stolen items were recovered.
In a related incident on June 30, 2024, acting on intelligence, the tracking unit apprehended Soliu Jimoh, 33, for the habitual theft of electrical cables and fittings from construction sites in Gaa Ajanaki, Ilorin. Tools and stolen wires were recovered during his arrest.
Furthermore, on June 28, 2024, Ganiyu Yusuf Olalekan, 38, was arrested for defrauding Mr. Ibrahim Mustapha of 4.5 million naira. The suspect posed falsely as a senior Ministry of Finance staff and a politician, deceiving Mr. Mustapha with promises of Hajj slots in exchange for payment. Investigations revealed him as a scammer exploiting the public for financial gain.
All suspects have confessed to their crimes and will face prosecution upon completion of investigations.
Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, NSCDC Kwara State Commandant, reiterated the corps’s commitment to combating criminality. He warned criminals to leave the state, underscoring the NSCDC’s dedication to creating a safe environment for law-abiding citizens and ensuring Kwara remains inhospitable to criminal activities.
