Local vigilante groups have foiled an attempted armed robbery to cart away component parts of the newly installed 132KVA power substation at Temidire/Ajeja along Ikirun road, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The suspected armed robbers were said to have been armed with dangerous weapons as well as electrical tools to remove the parts of the 132 KVA, reports The Nation. Sources said the robbers commenced the operation before the local vigilante groups that acted on a tip off stormed the area. The suspects na
It was learnt that the suspects were armed with deadly weapons and electrical equipment to dismantle pieces of the 132 KVA, reported The Nation.
The robbers had began the operation before the local vigilante groups who went on a tip off raided the spot, sources added.
The suspects almost escaped arrest but some of the tools brought to carry out the operation were left behind.
A vigilante group member, who asked to remain anonymous, confirmed the incident.
Also, the Chiefs from the Palace of Soun of Ogbomosoland later came to acquire first hand knowledge.
This is precisely as officials of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) from Ganmo station where Temidire power station will be connected hurried down to Ogbomoso.
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