A shocking incident has happened in Osun State as 33-year-old plumber named Gbenga Olamilekan was detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for robbing Akinwale Lawanson, a leader of the All Progressives Congress, in his home.
Reacting to the incident on Monday, September 5, the command’s acting public relation officer, Kehinde Adeleke, said that Olamilekan stole a television set, a keg of palm oil, two pairs of shoes, a laptop, and some clothes from Lawnson’s residence at Ilesa.
“The suspect is a plumber who has been working for the complainant, Hon Akinwale Lawanson for over six years,” Adeleke stated.
The officer said that before he stole the items from the complainant’s house, the suspect used to fix broken plumbing pipes and other connections in the six flats owned by the complainant.
“The suspect allegedly gained access to the complainant’s house and carted away his television, a laptop, two pairs of canvas, kitchen utensils and a keg of palm oil
“The suspect made a confessional statement admitting his culpability of the alleged crime,” Adeleke stressed.
The suspect admitted to committing the crime while speaking to newsmen, saying he meant to return the items after using them.
“I am a close ally to Honourable (Lawanson) and we use to hang out together. I took the items truly but was apprehended.” he said.
