The Police Command in Ogun State has vowed to crack down on scavengers destroying private and public infrastructure and stealing property in the state.

The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Ota.

Odutola said the crackdown became necessary following a recent arrest of a scavenger involved in stealing at Itele-Awori.

She explained that the scavenger was apprehended while unlawfully removing some window glasses with aluminium frames from a building.

“The members of the community assisted in apprehending the suspect, who was then handed over to the police.

“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and is currently in police custody,” she said. (NAN)