PRESS RELEASE
ARREST OF 4 SUSPECTS FOR BURGLARY AND STEALING.
The Ondo state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested four suspects for burglary and stealing.
A complaint was received from a victim from, Peace and Joy community off Airport road Oba Ile of unknown persons who burgled into her apartment on 9th July, 2025.
Acting on the complaint, the command operatives tracked the sim of one of the stolen items, an Ipad and the result led to the apprehension of four (4) suspected culprits whose names are;
- James Emmanuel Reuben ‘M’, 23 year old, student.
- Monday Reuben ‘M’ 19 year old, student
- Japason Joshua ‘M’ 21 year old from Gombe, Farmer
- Lucas Joshua ‘M’ 23 year old from Gombe, farmer.
James Emmanuel who is a soft target who aided the apprehension of the trio has been granted bail on legal recommendations
Investigation revealed that the house of the complainant was burgled on a Sunday afternoon when she was in the church.
The community has witnessed several burglary attacks in the past from the same suspects.
The suspects have since confessed to the crime and most of the items recovered after a search at their abode were that of the complainant which ranges from food items, household equipment, clothing and one apple Ipad.
The command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and to continue volunteering timely and credible information that can aid ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.
DSC Daniel Aidamenbor fwip
Public Relations Officer
NSCDC Ondo State Command
