The police said the suspect identified as Emmanuel Achogwu was one of the technicians contracted to install the solar-powered streetlights.
The police in Lagos, southwest Nigeria have arrested a 30-year-man for stealing panels for solar-powered streetlights in some parts of the state.
The police said the suspect identified as Emmanuel Achogwu was one of the technicians contracted to install the solar-powered streetlights.
The spokesperson for the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, tweeted on Monday, “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.”
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