Crime
Police Arrests 2 Employees Of Ikeja Electric’s Third-party Contractor For Stealing Lagos Transformer Cables
Police Arrests 2 Employees Of Ikeja Electric’s Third-party Contractor For Stealing Lagos Transformer Cables
Police arrests 2 employees of Ikeja Electric’s third-party contractor for stealing Lagos transformer cables. Mr Okotie said, “The individuals in question are employees of Arise Business Link, a company engaged by Ikeja Electric for debt recovery operations.’’
Two suspected vandals, Oluwadamilola Wasiu and Adekunle Faruk, are in the custody of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly stealing electric cables from a transformer serving Lawson Street in Ogba, in the Ojodu Local Council Development Area.
Senior Special Assistant on Print Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Wale Ajetunmobi, had in a post on X, on Tuesday, said residents of the community and officers of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps apprehended the suspects, while the third accomplice, identified as Ibrahim, fled with their tools and other stolen items.
Mr Ajetunmobi also claimed that the nabbed 30-year-old and 20-four-year old suspects were officials of the Debt Management Control Unit of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company.
Clarifying the development however, Head of Corporate Communications at Ikeja Electric, Kingsley Okotie, in a statement on Wednesday, said, “This claim is incorrect,” explaining that the nabbed suspects are employees of a company they engaged for debt recovery operations.
Mr Okotie said, “The individuals in question are employees of Arise Business Link, a company engaged by Ikeja Electric for debt recovery operations. They are currently being interrogated by the Lagos State Police Command to gather more information about their activities, possible accomplices, and other relevant details to aid their prosecution.”
He stated that Ikeja Electric had earlier in the year, appealed to community members, security agencies, and traditional institutions to assist in combating vandalism and energy theft by reporting suspicious activities.
He said, “The collaboration with security groups and communities such as Lawson-Oke-Ira in Ojodu and Epe has been instrumental in tackling these crimes. Just weeks ago, vandals along the Epe corridor were apprehended, and now another group has been caught.”
Police Arrests 2 Employees
He added that Ikeja Electric does not condone any unlawful act by its direct employees, third-party contractors, and any individual or group, regardless of their status undermining its commitment to delivering efficient and reliable power supply.
He commended the state government, security agencies, communities, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders for their support in the fight against vandalism, energy theft, and safety infractions which not only disrupt power supply but also lead to significant financial losses due to infrastructure replacement and revenue shortfalls.
Emir Sanusi Warns Kano Youths Against Plans To Attack Igbos Over Edo Tragedy
Emir Sanusi warns Kano youths against plans to attack Igbos over Edo tragedy. The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has cautioned youths in the state against attacking innocent members of the non-indigenous community in the state following the kiIIings of 16 Kano bound Hausa travelers in Uromi, Edo State.
Sanusi spoke on Sunday, after leading the Eid-el-fitr prayer at the Kofar Mata Eid ground in the state.
His words, “We got information yesterday (Saturday evening) that youths in some areas are planning to launch reprisal attacks on non-indigenes after the Eid prayers. We are instructing them not to carry out such attacks.
“We appeal to them not to take laws into their hands. They should avoid a breakdown of law and order. We call on all traditional leaders to be vigilant.
Emir Sanusi Warns Kano Youths
“Similarly, we appeal to the relevant authorities to ensure justice for the victims. They should investigate and prosecute persons behind the barbaric act,” he said.
Sanusi also called on Muslim faithful to sustain the lessons learned from the Ramadan fasting and not return to sins or wrongdoings.
Police Rescue 2 Kidnap Victims, Hunt For Abductors In Lagos
Police rescue 2 kidnap victims, hunt for abductors in Lagos. Mr Hundeyin said that the alleged kidnappers abducted the victims on Wednesday at Ijede in the Ikorodu area of the state.
The police command in Lagos state says it has rescued two kidnap victims and launched a search for their alleged abductors.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.
Mt Hundeyin said that the alleged kidnappers abducted the victims on Wednesday at Ijede in the Ikorodu area of the state.
“The police received information that some kidnappers invaded Ijede community and kidnapped two persons.
“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives were mobilised to the scene where it was observed that the kidnappers forcefully gained entrance into the house of a 40-year-old man, killed the security dog and kidnapped him.
Police
“The kidnappers equally forced their way into the nearby house and kidnapped the landlord’s 25-year-old daughter, ” he said.
The spokesperson said that the victims were rescued on Saturday, March 29.
“With the collaborative efforts of both the police joint task force and other stakeholders, the kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt and handed over to their family members.
“The area is relatively calm and being closely monitored.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the wanted suspects, ” Mr Hundeyin said.
Eid-el-Fitr: Group (SDAI) Salutes Troops For Keeping Nigeria Safe
Eid-el-Fitr: Group (SDAI) salutes troops for keeping Nigeria safe. Security, Development and Advancement Initiative (SDAI), a civil society organisation, has saluted troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their sacrifices and sustained onslaught against terrorists across theatres of operation.
The group gave the commendation in a message by its convener, Mattias Ebong, to the armed forces on the occasion of Eid-el-fitr, on Sunday in Abuja.
Mt Ebong likened the fasting period to the sacrifices being made by members of the armed forces to keep the country safe and united.
He said the military under the command of Gen. Christopher Musa, had been exemplary in terms of making sacrifices for the country.
The group lauded the chief of defence staff for the operational successes that had seen insurgents, terrorists and bandits being depleted by troops.
He said the Ramadan period was that of intercession to usher in peace and stability in security challenged areas in the country, and expressed hope that those places would soon experience a turn around.
Nigerian Army
“As you celebrate the end of Ramadan and mark the occasion of Eid-el-fitr, the security, development and advancement initiative send our warmest felicitations.
“May this joyous occasion bring you peace, happiness, and spiritual renewal. May the blessings of Allah be upon you and your loved ones.
“As we celebrate, let us remember the sacrifices made by the armed forces of Nigeria to keep the country safe and united.
“May we continue to uphold these values in our daily lives and continuously work for our unity,” he said.
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