By Adewunmi Oluwaseun
Four underage boys have been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command for allegedly stealing iron rods from an uncompleted building in Guzape, Abuja.
The suspects-Matthew Vincent, 15; Timothy Shedrack, 15; Moses Vincent, 11; and Lucky Enoch-were apprehended after residents raised alarm over recurring suspicious activity at the site.
Witnesses reported nightly intrusions, strange noises, and hasty movements around the building.
Police investigations revealed that the boys scaled the fence, used crude tools to dismantle structural elements, and sold the rods to a local scrap buyer identified as ‘Babanbola’.
Efforts are underway to trace the alleged buyer, who is believed to be part of a wider syndicate that deals in stolen construction materials.
Reacting to the incident, FCT Police Commissioner, Olatunji Disu, urged parents and guardians to keep close watch over their children’s movements and instill discipline to steer them away from crime.
He also called on community members to stay alert, report suspicious behaviour, and support safety initiatives.
“Construction site owners should enhance security measures, including deploying guards and installing surveillance systems,” he advised.
Disu assured the public that the minors will be rehabilitated in juvenile homes while legal actions will be taken against those involved.
