The Bauchi Police State Command has one 21-year-old scavenger, Dauda Saidu, for trespassing, vandalism, and theft at Yelwa Christian Cemetery.
According to a statement by the police spokesperson Ahmed Wakil, Dauda was caught desecrating a grave, on the 20th of September, 2024.
He said Dauda entered a Christian cemetery, damaged graves, and removed iron rods.
When interrogated, the suspect had also confessed to stealing multiple iron rods and selling them to scrap metal buyers.
The Statement reads: “On September 20, 2024, the Bauchi State Police Command arrested Dauda Saidu, a 21-year-old scavenger resident of Yelwa, for trespassing, vandalism, and theft.
“The detainee unlawfully entered a Christian cemetery in the Yelwan Kagadama Area of Bauchi State, causing damage to several graves and removing iron rods during daylight hours.
“Following interrogation, Saidu confessed to the offenses, admitting to stealing multiple iron rods and selling them to scrap metal buyers in separate transactions, amounting to N9,500, N12,000, and N5,500, respectively.
“Saidu disclosed that the proceeds were used to purchase an undisclosed quantity of Indian hemp and food items for personal consumption.
“CP Auwal Muhammad, has instructed that Saidu be prosecuted following the conclusion of the investigation.
“Additionally, he emphasized the importance of parental supervision and urged parents and guardians to be vigilant in monitoring their children and wards”.
