Thursday, September 26, 2024 - An 18-year old boy, Olawumi Ayomide has been apprehended for setting a residence on fire.
He was arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps,
NSCDC, Kwara State Command, for alleged theft of foodstuffs and setting a
residence ablaze.
A statement by the spokesman of the Kwara State Fire Service,
Hassan Adekunle, disclosed that the incident occurred on Wednesday, at about
12:11 hours, at No 59, Afenifere community, Onireke, Gaa-Akanbi area of Ilorin
metropolis.
He said the Fire Service responded swiftly to the fire outbreak at
the residence.
“Upon arriving at the scene, the fire officers found a
three-bedroom bungalow engulfed in flames. The gallant officers immediately
began extinguishing the fire and managed to bring it under control within 25
minutes.
“Despite their efforts, two rooms were
completely ravaged by the inferno, with items such as a mattress, valuable
documents, a plasma TV, and clothing completely destroyed.”
The statement added, “Investigations
revealed that the fire was an act of arson committed by a gang of thieves who
had stolen foodstuffs, groceries, and clothing.
“After being discovered by residents and community members, the gang set
the house on fire in a desperate attempt to escape.
“One member of the three-person gang, 18-year-old Olawumi Ayomide, was
apprehended by the community. During his capture, Ayomide stabbed a man twice
before being handed over to the community chairman, Mr. Azeez Jamiu, who
subsequently turned the suspect over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense
Corps (NSCDC), Tanke Division.”
The Director of the state fire service, Prince Falade John
Olumuyiwa, urged the public to remain vigilant and prioritize safety at all
times.
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