Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Edo State Command have arrested a man for allegedly stealing 60 litres of diesel from a telecommunications facility in Benin City.
The suspect, identified as Esosa Godsent Osagie, was apprehended on 13 June 2026 following reports of repeated theft at an IHS Towers site in Utesi on the outskirts of the state capital.
According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Efosa Ogbebor, the arrest followed a joint operation by NSCDC officers and local vigilante groups acting on intelligence.
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Ogbebor said preliminary investigations are underway to verify the suspect’s statements and identify any accomplices.
He noted that the Command, under State Commandant Akintayo Saidi Ayinla, remains committed to intelligence-driven operations against economic saboteurs targeting critical infrastructure.
The NSCDC also urged residents to stay vigilant and provide credible information to security agencies to help protect public assets across Edo State.
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