The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Tuesday said it has apprehended three suspects, allegedly involved in various criminal activities, including theft, burglary and fraud in the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Ayoola Shola, said detectives from the tracking unit arrested one Ibrahim Wasiu, 31, from Eyenkorin Area of Ilorin.

The PRO noted that the arrest followed a report from one Mumini Kabir, of several burglaries at his residence.

According to him, the complainant claimed that valuables, such as a motorcycle, two android phones, a home theatre system, and other household goods, have been stolen from his residence.

He said that after thorough investigation, the suspect was apprehended and all the stolen items were successfully recovered.

In another operation on June 30, acting on a tip-off, the command’s tracking unit apprehended one Soliu Jimoh, 33.

The suspect was arrested for alleged theft of electrical cables and fittings from a building under construction in Gaa Ajanaku Area of Ilorin.

The PRO said that upon the suspect’s arrest, wires and tools he used for his operations were recovered from him.

“Also, on June 28, one Ganiyu Yusuf Olalekan, 38, was arrested for allegedly defrauding one Mr. Ibrahim Mustapha of N4.5 million,” he said.

Shola said Olalekan falsely portrayed himself as a senior staff of the Ministry of Finance and claimed to be a politician, promising Mustapha three Hajj slots in exchange for the payment.

“Upon investigation, it was discovered that the suspect is a scammer, who deceived unsuspecting members of the public for financial gain,” he said.

The PRO said all the suspects confessed to the crime and would be prosecuted in a court of competent jurisdiction once investigations were completed.

On his part, the State Commandant, Umar Mohammed, assured the public that the corps will not rest in its quest to combat criminal activities in the state.

Mohammed also issued a stern warning to criminals to vacate the state, emphasising the corps’ commitment to ensure a safe environment for law-abiding citizens and making it unsuitable for criminals.