…miscreants involved in unlawful and violent conduct, as well as mischief, during a protest by commercial tricycle and motorcycle riders in Ilorin …
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, have arrested seven suspected miscreants involved in unlawful and violent conduct, during last Thursday’s protest by commercial transporters in Ilorin the kwara state capital.
The suspects, according to a statement issued today (Saturday, 7th September, 2024) by the Public Relations Officer (PRO), NSCDC, Kwara Command, Ayoola Michael, were arrested on Thursday, after one female named Olusegun Taiwo of sango area, Ilorin, reported that while on her way to her office on a motorcycle, she was attacked by a group of youths, suspected to be hoodlums, who forcefully took her bag, phones, and other valuables.
“Upon receiving the report, operatives of the Nscdc Kwara State Command, arrested seven suspected miscreants involved in unlawful and violent conduct, as well as mischief, during a protest by commercial tricycle and motorcycle riders in Ilorin on the same day.
After a thorough investigation, it was discovered that the suspects are part of the group of hoodlums responsible for terrorizing and causing public unrest in Ilorin, particularly Sango area,” the PRO added.
The Spokesperson also revealed that the protest was overtaken by hoodlums who exploited the situation, engaging in theft of personal belongings such as bags, phones, and other valuable items, which led to increased unrest in ilorin metropolis.
Meanwhile, the Commandant of NSCDC Kwara State Command- Dr. Umar Mohammed, assures residents in the state that the Command remains firmly committed to upholding public order and gave assurance to take decisive measures against any individual or groups involved in criminal activities that threaten the safety and security of the state.
He noted that the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution in accordance with the law.