2 arrested for allegedly stealing generator, solar battery from Kaduna Mosque

The Police Command in Kaduna State says its operatives have arrested two persons suspected to have stolen a generator and solar battery in a Mosque in Kaduna.

Its Public Relations Officer, Mr Mansir Hassan, told newsmen in Kaduna on Saturday that detectives, acting on credible information, arrested Basiru Rabiu, one of the suspects, at the Sabon Gari area of Hunkuyi Local Government Area.

The statement indicated that his movements around the Mosque appeared suspicious and he was arrested.

“During interrogation, he confessed to having stolen a generator and solar battery at Hunkuyi and Nahuce village Mosques.

“Rabi’u said that he sold the stolen items to one Mansir Umar who we also promptly arrested.

“Some other exhibits were recovered and investigation is ongoing.

“The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” Hassan said.