The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Emmanuel Jacob, over the alleged theft of seven solar panels belonging to the Federal Government Girls’ College, Bauchi.
The command disclosed that four of the stolen solar panels had been recovered from the suspect, while efforts are ongoing to retrieve the remaining three and identify those allegedly involved in receiving the stolen items.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the incident was reported to the ‘A’ Division, Township, Bauchi, which promptly commenced an investigation as part of the command’s efforts to protect educational institutions under the Safe School Initiative.
The police spokesperson said Jacob, who is identified as a staff member of the Federal Government Girls’ College, Bauchi, was arrested in connection with the alleged theft.
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“During investigation and subsequent operations, four out of the seven stolen solar panels were successfully recovered from the suspect,” Habib stated.
He added that investigators were working to recover the outstanding three panels and apprehend the receiver or receivers allegedly involved in disposing of the stolen property.
The suspect remains in police custody and is expected to be charged to court after the completion of investigations.
The police command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding schools and tackling property-related crimes across Bauchi State.
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