The Commissioner of Police for Osun State, Mohammed Umar Abba, has warned the Scrap Dealers Association over their involvement in alleged criminal activities.

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Abba, in a statement by police spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, in Osogbo, expressed concern over the rising incidents of theft linked to scavengers, who have been reportedly stealing from households, businesses, and government facilities, with a particular focus on electricity cables.

He emphasised the importance of collaboration between the association and the police in preventing theft, the reception of stolen goods, and the vandalisation of power infrastructure.

The police commissioner highlighted the recent cases of scavengers vandalizing power cables in transformers and power lines, which can have severe consequences on the power grid and potentially escalate into a national crisis.

Abba urged the association to implement mechanisms to verify the authenticity of goods sold to them and report suspicious individuals masquerading as scavengers to the Police.

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“Failure to comply with this directive will result in constant raids on their shops and scrap yards, holding everyone accountable,” Opalola said.

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