A named Umar Abubakar has been arrested by security operatives for allegedly stealing school desks from Yelwan Kundum Primary School in Bauchi Local Government Area of the state
The Permanent Secretary, Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board of the board, Abdulmuminu Jibrin, who confirmed the development through a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday, said suspect was by security operatives on Friday night, following a report from community leaders in the area.
“The arrest of the suspect was made by the security agents after a report from the community leaders. The board is ready to ensure that justice prevails to serve as a deterrent to others,” Jibrin said.
“The arrest of the suspect was made by the security agents after a report from the community leaders. The board is ready to ensure that justice prevails to serve as a deterrent to others,” Jibrin said.
The Permsec, who said that the board would continue to collaborate with security agencies and community leaders to safeguard school property from thieves and vandals, further warned criminals against stealing educational materials, noting that strict measures had been put in place to apprehend and prosecute anyone found culpable.
Also speaking, the Education Secretary of the Bauchi Local Government Education Authority, Talatu Yakubu, commended the Yelwan Kundum community for their vigilance and timely intervention that led to the suspect’s arrest.
Yakubu called on other communities to emulate the gesture, stressing that the protection of public property—especially in schools—remains a collective responsibility.
The Bauch education secretary also praised officers at the Tafawa Balewa Estate Police outpost for their swift response, which resulted in the apprehension of the alleged thief.
