The Nigerian Security And Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has apprehended a 22-year-old man for allegedly stealing 90 litres of diesel from a 250kv generator meant to power street lights.
The Borno State Commandant of the NSCDC, Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, disclosed this in a chat with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN in Maiduguri on Sunday.
He said that the suspect, who identified himself as Muhammad Ibrahim, confessed to the crime, adding that he was arrested at Circular Road area in Maiduguri.
"The culprit confessed that he has been stealing fuel from the generator for the past two years. We are still investigating him because we know he has buyers.
"The command had recorded several cases ranging from vandalism, phone theft, defilement, murder and fuel diversion, among others.
"While we keep vigilance and watch to curb all nefarious activities, the command warns perpetrators to desist from their activities or they will face the wrath of the law,’’ he said.
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