The minors who were apprehended for malicious damage and arson were identified as six-year-old Wahis Musa and nine-year-old Malik Iliasu.
Two pupils of Community Primary School, Isheri Olofin, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, have been arrested for allegedly setting some books and the school on fire.
The minors who were apprehended for malicious damage and arson were identified as six-year-old Wahis Musa and nine-year-old Malik Iliasu.
A statement issued by the state police command on Monday said the minors gained access to one of the unlocked classrooms in the school, gathered some books left behind by teachers and pupils and set them on fire.
In the statement, the spokesperson for the state police command, Omolola Odutola, said the minors were arrested by the Ojodu-Abiodun Divisional Police Officer.
She said, “Two pupils of Community Primary School, Isheri Olofin, one Wahis Musa, aged 6 years, and Malik Iliasu, aged 9 years, both residents of the Isheri Olofin community, have been apprehended for setting fire to their school and properties of the school on 29th October 2023.
“A chief in the community had reported the incident at the police station, saying Wahis Musa and Malik Iliasu gained access to one of the unlocked classrooms at the school; they gathered books left behind by the teachers and pupils and set them on fire.
“Anti-Crime team and police detectives had visited the scene and brought the alleged children to the police station for interrogation.
“Investigations are ongoing as police are making inquiries on how to contact parents “as this is a very serious crime for these children to get themselves involved with.”
She gave an assurance that the police would investigate and find out the minors were instigated by others.
