Police nab man for destroying graves, stealing iron rods in Bauchi

Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Dauda Sa’idu who allegedly destroyed graves and extracted iron rods for sale.

In a press release issued by the Command’s spokesman, Superintendent of Police, Ahmed Wakili on Sunday, said, “On September 20, 2024, the Command arrested Dauda Sa’idu, who is resident in Yelwa for trespassing, vandalism and theft.

Wakili said, “The detainee unlawfully entered a Christian cemetery in the Yelwan Kagadama area of Bauchi, causing damage to several graves and removing iron rods during daylight hours.”

“Following interrogation, Dauda Saidu confessed to the offences, admitting to stealing multiple iron rods and selling them to scrap metal buyers in separate transactions, amounting to N9,500, N12,000, and N5,500, respectively.

“Dauda Saidu also disclosed that the proceeds were used to purchase an undisclosed quantity of Indian hemp and food items for personal consumption.

“CP Auwal Musa Muhammad has instructed that Dauda Saidu be prosecuted following the conclusion of the investigation.

“Additionally, he emphasised the importance of parental supervision and urged parents and guardians to be vigilant in monitoring their children and wards.”

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