The Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board has confirmed the arrest of one Umar Abubakar for allegedly stealing school desks from Yelwan Kundum Primary School in Bauchi Local Government Area of the state.
The Permanent Secretary of the board, Abdulmuminu Jibrin, disclosed this while addressing journalists in his office on Wednesday.
According to him, the suspect was apprehended by security operatives on Friday night, following a report from community leaders in the area.
“The arrest of the suspect was made by the security agents after a report from the community leaders. The board is ready to ensure that justice prevails to serve as a deterrent to others,” Jibrin said.
He added that SUBEB would continue to collaborate with security agencies and community leaders to safeguard school property from thieves and vandals.
Jibrin further warned criminals against stealing educational materials, noting that strict measures had been put in place to apprehend and prosecute anyone found culpable.
Also speaking, the Education Secretary of the Bauchi Local Government Education Authority, Talatu Yakubu, commended the Yelwan Kundum community for their vigilance and timely intervention that led to the suspect’s arrest.
