Police Arrest 2 Pupils for Setting School Ablaze in Ogun
- Two minors, ages six and nine, respectively, have been taken into custody by the Ogun State Police Command
- These minors, Malik Iliasu and Wahis Musa, are pupils of Community Primary School in Isheri Olofin, Ifo Local Government Area (LGA)
- Police findings confirmed that both of them deliberately started a fire to burn down the school
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Abeokuta, Ogun - The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two minors, Wahis Musa (aged six) and Malik Iliasu (aged nine), from Community Primary School in Isheri Olofin, Ifo Local Government Area (LGA).
As reported by Daily Trust, the minors were taken into custody by the police on suspicion of intentionally starting a fire at their school.
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According to Omolola Odutola, the Ogun State police spokesperson, the incident occurred on October 29, 2023, when Wahis Musa and Malik Iliasu allegedly gained access to one of the classrooms.
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Odutola confirmed that they reportedly collected books left in the classroom by teachers and other students and set them ablaze.
Police commence investigation
The police became aware of this incident after a local community leader reported it to the authorities.
Odutola disclosed that an ongoing investigation is in progress, with efforts being made to establish communication with the parents.
She said:
“as this is a very serious crime for these children to get themselves involved with.”
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The police recovered a vehicle from the suspects, and other items recovered were transferred to the SCID for investigation.
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