Leadnaija
Vigilante operatives in the Otampa autonomous community, located in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, have apprehended a male suspect identified as Ifeanyi, an indigene of Amaoho, Amaba in the same LGA accused of vandalizing and stealing a solar-powered streetlight.
According to Daily Post, the solar streetlight, which belongs to a neighboring village, was allegedly dismantled by the suspect during the early hours of the day. Leadnaija gathered
The alert community security team acted swiftly upon receiving a tip-off and succeeded in tracking down the individual.
Eyewitnesses revealed that the suspect, His accomplice, one Mr Onyebuchi Amadi, an indigene of Amaogudu Otamkpa in Isuikwuato local was found in possession of components suspected to be from the stolen installation.
He is currently in the custody of local authorities pending further investigation,
He was caught while trying to sell the stolen public property at meagre N5,000.
Residents of the area have applauded the vigilance and quick response of the community security outfit, urging neighboring towns to remain alert as cases of infrastructure theft appear to be on the rise.
Local authorities have yet to issue an official statement, but the matter is expected to be handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for prosecution.
