Summary: NSCDC Jigawa Command arrests 22-year-old former student for attempting to steal microscopes and other laboratory equipment from his alma mater in Dutse.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa State has nabbed a former student who allegedly returned to his old school not for a courtesy visit, but to steal valuable laboratory equipment.
The suspect, 22-year-old Aliyu Musa from Zai Rankwace area in Dutse, was caught red-handed attempting to make away with five microscopes from the school’s main laboratory. The arrest, which took place recently, has exposed a disturbing pattern of theft that had been plaguing the institution.
From Prefect to Suspect
In a statement released on Thursday, March 12, 2026, by ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, the Public Relations Officer of NSCDC Jigawa Command, shocking details emerged about the suspect’s background.
Aliyu Musa wasn’t just any former student – he had served as Labour Prefect of the school and graduated during the 2024 academic session. His position of trust and familiarity with the school premises apparently made it easier for him to execute his alleged criminal activities.
Missing Items Pile Up
According to the statement, school authorities had lodged a formal complaint with the NSCDC after noticing recurring theft of laboratory equipment and other valuables. The security operatives swung into action, leading to Musa’s arrest.
Investigation revealed that numerous items had disappeared from the school under suspicious circumstances, including:
– Ten conical flasks
– Ten microscopes
– One desiccation jar
– Ten laboratory lamps
– Two washing bottles
– Two gas cylinders (6kg and 3kg)
The items represent significant losses for the school, as laboratory equipment is essential for science education and can be quite expensive to replace.
Safe School Initiative Pays Off
The NSCDC’s Safe School security arrangement proved instrumental in preventing further vandalism and theft. This initiative, which involves deploying personnel to monitor and protect educational facilities across Jigawa State, has been described as a strategic security framework by the State Commandant.
The Commandant emphasized that the programme aims to safeguard critical educational infrastructure and ensure that students and staff can learn and work in a secure environment without fear of criminal activities.
Strong Warning to Potential Offenders
The NSCDC has sent a clear message to anyone with criminal intentions: stay away from school facilities or face the full wrath of the law.
The Corps stressed its commitment to strengthening surveillance around schools and promised to bring perpetrators to justice without hesitation.
Justice Takes Its Course
Following his arrest, Aliyu Musa has been charged with criminal trespass and theft. He has already been arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction and will face prosecution according to the law.
The NSCDC Jigawa Command reaffirmed its dedication to working closely with school authorities, community stakeholders, and other security agencies to keep all educational institutions in the state safe and conducive for learning.
This arrest serves as a reminder that no one, regardless of their previous affiliation with an institution, is above the law. It also highlights the importance of robust security measures in protecting valuable educational resources that our children depend on for quality learning.
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