An 18-year-old boy, Olawumi Ayomide, who was a member of gang that stole foodstuffs and aet the house ablaze has been apprehended by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Kwara State Command.
This was contained in a statement by the spokesman of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, on Wednesday in Ilorin.
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.
According to him, upon getting the information of the fire, the Service responded swiftly to the residence and put out the outbreak.
He said, “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.”
According to the statement, “Investigations revealed that the fire was an act of arson. Committed by a gang of thieves who had stolen foodstuffs, groceries, and clothing from the house.
“After being discovered by residents and community members, the gang set the house on fire. As they were in a desperate attempt to escape the area.
“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, bemoaned the incident. He, therefore, urged the public to remain vigilant and prioritize safety at all times.
source: Daily Post
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