SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, revealed, the “Police arrested 30-year-old Emmanuel Achogwu” for stealing streetlight solar panels belonging to the Lagos State Government.
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30-year-old Emmanuel Achogwu arrested with streetlight solar panels belonging to the Lagos State Government. Photo: @BenHundeyin |
The PPRO also revealed, “the suspect was one of the technicians contracted to install the solar-powered streetlights.”
According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin: “Recently, @followlasg installed some solar-powered streetlights in some parts of the state. A few weeks later, the solar panels are being stolen.
“The police was informed and got to work. A few days back, 30-year-old Emmanuel Achogwu was arrested by officers from Alausa Division on Ikosi Road with four solar panels, moments after he removed them.
“Investigation reveals that the suspect was one of the technicians contracted to install the solar-powered streetlights. Investigation is ongoing.”