NSCDC rescues two ‘one chance’ phone thieves from mob in Ilorin
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) on Monday saved two suspected phone thieves from being lynched by angry mob at Challenge Area, Ilorin, Kwara.
A statement signed by the state command’s spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, in llorin, identified the suspects as Yusuf Aboderin, 32, and Mustapha Fatai, 28.
Mr Afolabi said the suspects allegedly made a futile attempt to steal a phone belonging to Olatunji Akibu, who boarded the same minibus with them from Oja to Olunlade.
“Luck ran out of the two suspects as they attempted to steal the phone of the complainant, who raised alarm and attracted passers-by.
“It resulted into beating of the two suspects, before the timely arrival of NSCDC patrol team, which rescued them from the mob,” he said.
The spokesperson said the two suspects claimed they were surveyors and bricklayers.
“The State Commandant, Makinde Ayinla, has ordered investigations in the matter, after which the suspects will be charged to court,” Mr Afolabi said.
(NAN)
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