Security foils classroom theft, arrests suspect in Plateau

Security personnel at the Federal University of Education, Pankshin (FUEP), Plateau State, have stopped an alleged theft at one of the institution’s classrooms and arrested a suspect.

The suspect was apprehended on Wednesday during a heavy downpour while allegedly stealing electrical bulbs and other appliances from a classroom on the university campus.

Confirming the incident on Thursday, the university’s Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Charles Nda Homsuk, said the suspect was arrested following the swift intervention of the institution’s security personnel, who also recovered the stolen electrical items.

According to Homsuk, the suspect has been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution.

He said the university remains committed to safeguarding lives and property on campus through proactive security measures.