The Bonsaac vigilante group in Asaba, the capital of Delta State, apprehended a 28-year-old man, Ogochukwu Uzorka, on Saturday for allegedly trying to steal a bag of rice.
Francis Okolo, the chairman of the Bonsaac vigilante, disclosed the incident to our correspondent on Sunday in Asaba.
He said, “The suspect succeeded in breaking into five shops, but was disappointed when he discovered there was a burglary proof under the ceiling of four of the shops.
“The fifth shop where he only succeeded in stealing rechargeable lamps, before being apprehended by the Bonsaac vigilante men.
“The suspect said he was looking for a bag of rice to eat but unfortunately couldn’t break into the shop where rice is”.
The individual, recognized as a poultry butcher at the well-known Oko market in the state capital, admitted to being involved in stealing a tiger generator previously and selling it for N15,000.
The chairman of the vigilante, appealing for logistical support to enhance their area policing efforts, mentioned that the suspect has been turned over to the B’ Division police.
