Police arrest technician for stealing four solar panels on Lagos streets

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old technician, Emmanuel Achogwu, for stealing solar panels installed to power streetlights.

Spokesman for the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known on his X (twitter) account on Monday.

He wrote, “Recently, #followlasg installed some solar-powered streetlights in some parts of the state. A few weeks later, the solar panels are being stolen.

“The police was informed and got to work. A few days back, 30-year-old Emmanuel Achogwu was arrested by officers from Alausa Division on Ikosi Road with four solar panels, moments after he removed them.

“Investigation reveals that the suspect was one of the technicians contracted to install the solar-powered streetlights. Investigation is ongoing.”