NSCDC Arrests 3 For Vandalizing Water Corporation Pipes In Osun

In line with the mandates of the corps, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command has arrested and prosecuted three individuals for vandalizing water pipes belonging to the Osun State Water Corporation.

According to the State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, one Michael Odeniran 43 years old, Ganiyu Mutiu Olalekan, 32 years old and Muritala Ridwan, 32 years old were arrested on April 10, 2025, at about 11:00am at Oloki Reservoir Site via Akoda, along Gbongan-Osogbo road, Osun State

The Commandant stated further that, discreet investigation revealed that the suspects, who are laterite miners, damaged a 450mm pipe while mining laterite. They were subsequently arraigned before a Magistrate Court at Ede on April 24, 2025, where they pleaded not guilty. The court remanded them at Ife Correctional Centre.

Commandant Sotiyo therefore warns those vandalizing government infrastructure to desist from such act or face the consequences.’ NSCDC is committed to protecting Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, and those found culpable will be brought to justice’’ Osun NSCDC boss said