A 61-year-old man has been caught in Ogun State while stealing foodstuff and household items from his neighbour.
A 61-year-old man in the Fadahunsi area of Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, Razak Ojedele, was this morning, arrested by operatives of a vigilante group in the area for allegedly stealing foodstuff and other household items from a neighbour.
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Veno News reports that Ojedele also known as Esutosin, a landlord who lives with his wife and six children at Bakare street, Ogba Ayo, Fadunsi, was nabbed after he broke into the home of the neighbour and stole the items.
He was said to have succeeded in packing his loot and was about sneaking away when he was caught.
Some of the items stolen by Razak Ojedele
Photo Credit: Veno News
In his confession, the old man said it was poverty that pushed him into the act, confessing that he had been stealing in the past to take care of his family.
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He has been handed over to the police for prosecution.
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