The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has arrested seven suspects in connection with an alleged criminal conspiracy and theft matter reported by a victim.
Spokesman of the command, Ayoola Michael Shola, in a statement issued on Saturday said, “On Thursday, September 5th 2024, one Olusegun Taiwo (F) of sango area, Ilorin reported a case of criminal conspiracy and theft at the station office of the NSCDC.
“She stated that while on her way to her office on a motorcycle, she was attacked by a group of youths, suspected to be hoodlums, who forcefully took her bag, phones, and other valuables.”
Ayoola added that, “Upon receiving the report, operatives of the Nscdc Kwara State Command, arrested seven suspected miscreants involved in unlawful and violent conduct, as well as mischief, during a protest by commercial tricycle and motorcycle riders in Ilorin on the same day.
“After a thorough investigation, it was discovered that the suspects are part of the group of hoodlums responsible for terrorizing and causing public unrest in Ilorin, particularly Sango area.
“The protest was overtaken by hoodlums who exploited the situation, engaging in theft of personal belongings such as bags, phones, and other valuable items, which led to increased unrest in ilorin metropolis.”
He therefore expressed the assurances of the NSCDC Kwara State Commandant, Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, to the people of Kwara State stressing that, “the Command remains firmly committed to upholding public order and will continue to take decisive measures against any individual or groups involved in criminal activities that threaten the safety and security of the state.
“The suspects will be charged to court for prosecution in accordance with the law.”
