The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one Dauda Saidu, a 21-year-old scavenger resident of Yelwa, for trespassing, Vandalism, and theft. at Christian Cemetery.
In a press statement by the spokesperson of the command Ahmed wakil, the suspect unlawfully entered a Christian cemetery in the Yelwan Kagadama area of Bauchi, causing damage to several graves and removing iron rods during daylight hours.
According to the statement upon interrogation, Saidu confessed to the offenses, admitting to stealing multiple iron rods and selling them to scrap metal buyers in separate transactions, amounting to ₦9,500, ₦12,000, and ₦5,500, respectively.
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Saidu disclosed that the proceeds were used to purchase an undisclosed quantity of Indian hemp and food items for personal consumption.
Wakili said, Bauchi Police commissioner Auwal Muhammad, has directed that Saidu be prosecuted following the conclusion of investigation.
He emphasized the importance of parental supervision and urged parents and guardians to be vigilant in monitoring their children and wards.
(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)
