Six arrested in Niger for alleged theft of 59 computers

Six individuals have been arrested by the Niger State Police Command for allegedly stealing 59 computers and other equipment from the ICT centre of Martin Sanda Girls Day Science College in Paiko Local Government Area.

According to police sources, the incident was discovered on June 21 when a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member working at the school noticed a broken window that led to the ICT room.

A later inspection found that 59 computers, 57 keyboards, a lithium solar battery, an inverter, and a current control panel were missing.

After the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Paiko dispatched detectives to the scene and began an investigation.

Using intelligence, police operatives arrested six suspects believed to be linked to the theft.

The suspects were identified as Adamu Hamisu, 30, an assistant contractor from Sundaba Street, Kuje, Abuja; Aminu Garba, 29, of Millionaires Quarters, Paiko; Abdul Hamid Mikailu, 29, a computer installer from New Quarters, Paiko; Idris Zakariya, 30, a volunteer staff member of the college; Ekene Asor Matthew, a serving corps member; and Abubakar Mohamed, 39, the school’s security guard.

A police source said the investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances of the theft and recover the missing items.

“Detectives are intensifying efforts to recover the stolen equipment and determine the specific roles played by each suspect in the incident,” the source said.

The command added that more details would be released as the investigation continues.