The Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSVS) has apprehended a suspected serial thief, Lamidi Amoto Lucky in Ogaminana area of the state.
In a statement issued by the HOD, ICT/Media, S.O. Saka on Friday, the suspect was nabbed by the Adavi Command of the vigilante service.
He said “on the 27th of January, 2025, at approximately 0400 hours, operatives of the KSVS Adavi Command apprehended a suspect, Lamidi Amoto Lucky, at Inorere Ogaminana, Adavi Local Government Area (LGA). The suspect was found in possession of two (2) Butterfly sewing machines, which raised suspicion of theft.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to stealing the sewing machines from Ihima in Okehi LGA. Further investigation revealed that he had also stolen additional items, including: one (1) sewing machine, Itel A60 and Oppo Android phones, one (1) gasoline grinding engine, one (1) 3kg gas cylinder, three (3) 6-yard wrappers, two (2) cooking pots, two (2) bed sheets and a few shirts.”
Saka confirmed that all stolen items were successfully recovered by the Vigilante operatives.
The suspect, along with the recovered exhibits, has been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, Adavi Division, for further investigation and necessary legal action.
He reiterated the Kogi State Vigilante Service’s commitment to combating crime and safeguarding communities across the state.
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to security agencies to enhance the safety and security of our communities.
