Teenager Bags One-Year Jail Term for Arson, Theft in Kwara

Kwara State Magistrate Court Delivers Verdict on Teenage Arsonist and Thief.

In a swift display of justice, a Kwara State Magistrate Court has sentenced 18-year-old Olawumi Ayomide to one year imprisonment for arson and theft. The teenager’s crimes began on September 25, 2024, when he broke into a three-bedroom bungalow belonging to Mrs. Bolatito Adebayo in Ilorin, stealing foodstuffs, groceries, and clothing.

But Ayomide’s thievery didn’t stop there. In an attempt to cover his tracks, he set the residential building ablaze, trying to use the fire as a diversion to evade capture. Fortunately, his plan was foiled, and he was apprehended at the scene before being handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for further investigation and prosecution.

The Verdict

On Monday, September 30, the NSCDC arraigned Ayomide before Magistrate M.A. Yahaya, who found him guilty and sentenced him to one year in Mandala Correctional Centre without the option of a fine.

NSCDC’s Commitment to Justice

Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, Kwara State Commandant of the NSCDC, emphasized the Corps’ unwavering commitment to combating criminal activities in the state, ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. This verdict serves as a testament to the NSCDC’s relentless efforts to uphold justice and protect the community.