A syndicate specialising in stealing livestock in Akure, Ondo State, has been smashed by the Ondo State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corpse.
According to the corps, the group of young men are attracted to areas where there are large flock of sheep and goats and eventually steal them at night hours when the owners are deep in their sleep.
While parading two members of the syndicate on Thursday, Commandant, Mr. Andrew Ugwumba, said the suspects, Agagu Seun and Adedipe Gbenga, used motorcycles to get away as soon as they lay hold on any of the animals.
He said the people of the area had been complaining that all their domestic animals had been stolen at the point when they were just maturing and ready to be taken to the market for sale.
But on the Tuesday, luck ran out on the duo, whose attempt to snatch a goat failed, as they were immediately arrested by vigilant security operatives.
Seun, who is a painter, said he took to stealing because he was not making enough money from the painting work.
He however denied that he had been a serial livestock thief, saying it was his first outing.
But his partner, Adedipe, who claimed to be an Okada rider, said he was not aware that the goat was stolen, as his friend told him he was going to help him pick up a goat he had bought.
Asked if he thought it wise to help someone pick a goat at 3am without raising suspicion of being a thief, he replied, “I did not know that he stole the goat, I only waited on the road with my bike.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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