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NSCDC Arrests Ex‑Student Prefect for Stealing School Laboratory Equipment in Jigawa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa State has arrested a 22-year-old former student prefect for allegedly stealing laboratory equipment from the secondary school he previously attended. The arrest was confirmed on Thursday, March 12, 2026, and is part of the Corps’ ongoing Safe School Supervision and Security Coordination Initiative aimed at protecting educational institutions.
The suspect, identified as Aliyu Musa, was apprehended in Dutse, the state capital, after the school management reported a series of missing laboratory items. The stolen equipment included microscopes, conical flasks, laboratory lamps, desiccation jars, washing bottles, and gas cylinders, which are critical for teaching and learning in the science department.
According to NSCDC officials, the suspect was intercepted while attempting to remove several microscopes from the school premises. Preliminary investigations suggested that some items had gone missing over several weeks, prompting security personnel to focus on him due to his familiarity with the school grounds as a former student prefect.
During interrogation, Musa reportedly admitted to taking the equipment with the intention of selling it for personal use, although he did not provide a full justification for his actions. NSCDC operatives recovered the stolen items from his residence and returned them to the school authorities.
The suspect has been charged with criminal trespass and theft and is awaiting trial. The NSCDC said the investigation is ongoing to determine whether other items were stolen and whether Musa acted alone or as part of a wider network targeting schools in the region.
Community members and school officials have expressed concern over the security of educational facilities, noting that inadequate funding and insufficient security measures make schools vulnerable to theft and vandalism. The Jigawa State Ministry of Education condemned the incident and pledged to work with security agencies to enhance protection for school assets, including implementing better inventory and monitoring systems.
NSCDC officials emphasized their commitment to safeguarding public institutions and urged members of the public to report suspicious activities to prevent future crimes in schools. The arrest highlights the ongoing efforts to protect educational resources and maintain a safe learning environment for students.
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