How Suspects Were Arrested For Stealing Network Mast Batteries Worth N12M In Benin | READ MORE
Faith Ukanwa
Feb 12, 2024
How Suspects Were Arrested For Stealing Network Mast Batteries Worth N12M In Benin | READ MORE
Four suspects have been arrested for allegedly stealing batteries worth N12 Million from Airtel Telecommunications mast.
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A statement issued on Sunday by the Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Police command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, identified the suspects as; Otete Emmanuel, Onya Ndubisi, Oliver Sodenyi and Okuru Benedict.
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The PRO said the suspects were arrested by operatives of Okhuaihe Divisional Police while responding to a distress call from the command's control room.
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The suspects who wore green reflective jacket, were said to have driven a white Toyota Hilux marked EPE 328 HY and packed at Imorta Filling Station along Benin-Agbor Expressway, Benin City.
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Robert Daniel, who reported the incident at the Okhuaihe Division, was said to have confronted the suspects alleging that he saw them stealing six batteries.
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The police added that the suspects denied the allegation, adding that their vehicle was searched and nothing incriminating was recovered from them.
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He said investigation has commenced and the suspects will soon be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department Benin for discreet investigation.
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