Operatives of the Nigeria Police of the Harmony Division,Alabata ,funnab Area nabbed a suspected burglary on new year day, a statement from the office of the command ‘s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola stated ” On January 1, 2025, at about 3:00 AM, during a midnight patrol, an individual named Awolesi Precious, a male from the Zoo area, was apprehended while transporting a large Firman generator valued at ₦1,200,000 along the street. When questioned about the generator, he claimed he had rented it from a sound engineer ₦12,500 to use at an event planned for later that day.
“ln an attempt to mislead the police, Precious provided false information regarding his situation but eventually admitted to stealing the generator from Chilbay Entertainment Lounge, where a burglary had taken place previously.
” Among the various items stolen were four 32-inch televisions and one 50-inch television, assorted wines and liquors valued at about six million (₦6,000,000, )several packs of malts , beverages, energy drinks, and a microwave oven.
“Recognizing the severity of the burglary, a search warrant was promptly executed at the suspect’s residence, where all the aforementioned items were discovered, with the exception of the televisions.
“The Divisional Crime Branch is continuing its investigation, and the suspects will be charged in court once the investigation is concluded”.
