NSCDC detains three for vandalism in Edo
12 September 2024 |
1:14 pm
NSCDC The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) command in Edo has arrested three suspects for alleged cable vandalism. READ ALSO: NSCDC nabs two suspects for vandalising Niger Farm in Bida Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Friday Alex, who claimed to be a local vigilante, attributed their actions to hunger and non-payment…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) command in Edo has arrested three suspects for alleged cable vandalism.
READ ALSO: NSCDC nabs two suspects for vandalising Niger Farm in Bida
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Friday Alex, who claimed to be a local vigilante, attributed their actions to hunger and non-payment by their private security employer.
“Hunger led me to this. We have not been eating for some days. I begged for leniency, promising not to do it again,” he said.
Favour Orji, an apprentice who dropped out before graduation, cited hardship for his involvement.
“I’m from Imo and I came to Benin in search of a better life but things have been tough and I saw this as an opportunity to make some money,” he said.
The third suspect, Daniel Biaru, from Anambra, also blamed hardship for his involvement.
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