Three Bayelsa ministry staff arrested for alleged theft of equipment
Three staff members of the Bayelsa State Ministry of Labour, Empowerment and Productivity have been arrested for allegedly stealing government equipment worth about N500 million. The arrest followed an inspection that revealed several valuable items missing from the ministry’s store. According to the police, the suspects have confessed to the crime. The investigation also led to the recovery of a forklift.
What happened
- The Bayelsa State Police Command arrested three ministry staff for allegedly stealing government equipment valued at about N500 million.
- The stolen items included a 110 KVA Perkins generator, a forklift, lathe machines, and electric filling machines.
- DSP Musa Mohammed stated that the arrests followed a petition after ministry officials discovered the theft during an inspection.
- The suspects, identified as Wadi Igiran, Nikade Sunday, and Azabia Yakie, have confessed to the crime.
- The forklift was recovered and is now in police custody, with the suspects set to be charged to court after the investigation.
