NSCDC arrests 30-year-old man for allegedly stealing Indomie noodles

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa on Tuesday said it arrested a 30-year-old man (name withheld) for alleged theft of Indomie noodles.

The corps Commandant, Mr Muhammad Gidado, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse that the suspect was arrested in Shuwarin, Kiyawa Local Government Area, for allegedly stealing 3 cartons of the noodles and 2 crates of eggs.

He said the corps had been trailing the suspect as one of the alleged criminals terrorising shop owners in Dutse and its environs for a long period.

“The suspect has been terrorising shop owners in Dutse and its environs for a long period of time.

“But we finally arrested him in Shuwarin after he stole 3 cartons of Indomie and 2 crates of egg,” Gidado said.

He said the suspect was arrested around 5.29 p.m. on Monday by intelligence officers stationed in the area.

The commandant said the suspect claimed that he committed the offence under the influence of alcohol.

He, however, said the suspect would soon be charged to court. (NAN)