Technician steals four solar panels after installation on Lagos streets

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old technician, Emmanuel Achogwu, for vandalising solar panels installed to power streetlights.

This was made known in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on his X account on Monday.

He wrote, “Recently, #followlasg installed some solar-powered streetlights in some parts of the state. A few weeks later, the solar panels are being stolen.

“The police was informed and got to work. A few days back, 30-year-old Emmanuel Achogwu was arrested by officers from Alausa Division on Ikosi Road with four solar panels, moments after he removed them.

“Investigation reveals that the suspect was one of the technicians contracted to install the solar-powered streetlights. Investigation is ongoing.”