Metro 'I am Not a Thief...'

Bolanle Akanji

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A 27-year-old man, Nuru Owosere, has been arrested by Lagos Police for allegedly stealing a ram in Mile 12 area of the state.

Residents alleged that the suspect was of the habit of stealing livestock at midnight selling them at absurd prices in the day. He was arrested on Thursday after stealing a ram belonging to a bricklayer at the Church Avenue area. He tried to escape but he was caught and beaten by the irate mob.

The Police Command in the area arrested him before he was completely beaten up.

The suspect however said he was not a thief since he only stole livestock. He doesn't consider stealing livestock wrong as he had stolen his father’s livestock many times without trouble.

He said, "I don’t feel taking rams is a crime, they are just animals. The person, whose ram I took, I even know him. I never thought he would join the crowd in beating me. After all, I am not a thief, I only take people’s rams.”

Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide, said the suspect would be charged to court for stealing.
 

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