A 33year–old man identified as Austine Ekhigiator is presently in the police custody for allegedly stealing four electricity prepaid meters in Edo state.Information Guide Nigeria
The suspect in partnership with three others reportedly stole the meters under the pretence of repairing them for unsuspecting owners. Blueprints reports.
Ehigiator who resides at No 4, Erediawa Street, Sapele Road, Benin City, was arrested by the Egba community residents and handed over to the Egba division of Edo state police command.
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Mrs. Gladys Evbodaghe whose three meters were said to have been stolen by the suspects said: “They (suspects) always meet the meter owners that they want to correct error on the meter.
“Alternatively, the customers who are aware that they are not BEDC staff call them for repairs when it develops fault.
“They will climb the electricity pole and remove the meter, put it in their bag, covered the meter coat back and falsely declared that it has been repaired,” she stated.Jamb Result
An officer of the police division who pleaded for anonymity confirmed the development, and added that the police have launched a manhunt for other accomplices who he said are at large.
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