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A teenage gang of three set a three-bedroom bungalow ablaze after stealing foodstuffs, groceries, and clothing in the Gaa Akanbi area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, Nigeria.
The gang decided to set the house on fire after their attempted robbery was foiled by residents of the community, according to reports.
Items such as a mattress, valuable documents, a plasma television, and clothing were completely destroyed in the fire.
The Kwara State Fire Service, which responded to the incident, confirmed the fire was an act of arson.
“Upon arriving at the scene, fire officers found a three-bedroom bungalow engulfed in flames. Despite their efforts, two rooms were completely destroyed by the fire,” reports stated.
The suspects were arrested and in custody.
Meanwhile, the Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Falade Olumuyiwa, urged the public to remain vigilant and prioritise safety to prevent similar incidents in the future.
