Father, Son, One Other Arrested Over Alleged Theft Of Electrical Cables In Iwo

Operatives of the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested three persons, including a father and his son, over the alleged theft and illegal sale of electrical cables in Agbona Village, Iwo, Osun State.

The suspects, identified as 60-year-old Taliatu Olunlade, his 25-year-old son, Wasiu Olunlade, and 22-year-old Ganiyu Ayomide, were arrested following investigations into the disappearance of electrical cables kept in the community.

The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Dr Toma Mathew Enya, disclosed this in a statement, saying the suspects were apprehended on Friday, September 4, 2026, by personnel of the Iwo Divisional Office of the Corps.

Enya said the investigation followed intelligence received by the Command concerning the gradual disappearance of the cables, which had been temporarily removed to allow for road construction activities in the area.

According to him, the cables were removed in November 2025 by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), in collaboration with community leaders, and packaged for safekeeping near the residence of one of the villagers, Taliatu Olunlade.

The commandant said that after several months, some of the cables started disappearing, prompting the NSCDC to commence an investigation which eventually led to the arrest of the three suspects.

He explained that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects allegedly removed the cables in stages and sold them to a metal scrap dealer and scavenger identified as Aminu, popularly known as “Bollar,” who is currently at large.

Enya added that the suspects allegedly confessed to selling the stolen cables to Aminu on two occasions for a total sum of N100,000.

He said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the alleged receiver, adding that the three suspects would be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.

The NSCDC boss described the alleged act as a serious offence bordering on vandalism of critical national assets and infrastructure.

He warned members of the public against stealing, buying or dealing in suspected stolen government property, stressing that the Corps would continue to protect critical national infrastructure across the state.

The Commandant also urged members of the public to provide security agencies with useful information that could assist in preventing vandalism and other criminal activities.