Vigilantes have nabbed a 28-year-old butcher, Ogochukwy Uzorka, at the popular Oko market, in Asaba Delta State, for allegedly stealing rechargeable lamps.

The suspect, who hails from Abala, in Ndokwa East Local Council of the state, allegedly specialised in breaking into shops through the ceiling.
An eyewitness alleged that Uzorka broke into five shops but was disappointed when he discovered there was burglary proof under the ceilings of four. As a result, he could only steal the lamps at the fifth shop.

The Guardian learnt that before he was arrested, the suspect had confessed to stealing a Tiger electricity generator and selling it for N15,000. He pleaded for forgiveness and pledged never to return to crime if he is pardoned.

Speaking on the issue, head of the vigilantes, Francis Okolo, commended the police for giving them the privilege to work jointly. Nevertheless, he lamented lack of logistics and mobility, saying these have been a setback to successful policing of the area. He said since motorcycles belonging to the vigilantes were set ablaze by some hoodlums, mobility had become difficult.