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Lagos Police Nab 29-Year-Old Female Thief Two Months After Prison Release
In a shocking display of recidivism, Margaret Sunday Udoh, a 29-year-old female ex-convict, has been arrested for stealing $20,000 from her employer in Lagos, just two months after completing a one-year jail term for a similar offense.
Udoh, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, was arrested on July 28, 2024, after her employer reported the theft to the police. The suspect had been working as a house help since March 2024, after being released from the Kirikiri correctional facility on January 20, 2024.
According to the police, Udoh stole $12,300 from her employer’s wardrobe and gave $300 to the security guard, Emmanuel Ozogie, who aided her in the crime. The suspect then moved to Ebonyi State, where she was arrested by the police.
The Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest and revealed that Udoh had dumped her phone with SIM in a spot in Lagos to avoid being tracked.The police recovered $3,000 from her, while she had given part of the money to her father to build a house.
In an interview with The Guardian, Udoh claimed that greed led her to commit the crime. She revealed that she had worked as a house help since 2015 and had stolen from only two employers. Udoh also claimed that she had been sending all her earnings to her parents to support them.
Ozogie, the security guard, denied involvement in the crime, stating that he was a preacher and had been struggling to make ends meet. He claimed that Udoh had convinced him to aid her in the crime, promising to settle down with him.
The suspects are to be charged to court soon, according to the police. This incident raises concerns about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in rehabilitating offenders and preventing repeat offenses.
In a bid to reduce the country’s planet-warming emissions, the UK government has announced a £180 million investment in solar panels for hundreds of schools and hospitals across the country.
This move is part of the government’s efforts to achieve its long-term climate goals and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
The investment, which is the first major project from Great British Energy, the government’s new state owned energy company, is expected to provide solar panels for 200 schools and 200 hospitals.
This will not only help reduce energy bills but also cut carbon emissions and promote sustainability.
According to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, “Great British Energy’s first major project will be to help our vital public institutions save hundreds of millions on bills to reinvest on the frontline.”
He added that the project will help reduce the financial pressure of energy bills on schools and hospitals.
The announcement has been welcomed by schools, unions, and NHS estate managers, who have long been advocating for measures to reduce energy costs.
Paul Whiteman, NAHT general secretary, said that the investment is a “step in the right direction” and will help schools manage energy bills, which have been a significant financial burden in recent years.
However, not everyone is optimistic about the investment.
Andrew Bowie, shadow energy secretary, argued that the government’s net zero plans will make the country “poorer.”
He claimed that the investment will lead to increased reliance on foreign powers like Russia.
In contrast, energy experts believe that investing in renewable energy will reduce the UK’s reliance on imports.
Jess Ralston, energy analyst at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, said that the investment in solar panels will improve energy security and reduce the amount of gas imported from countries like Russia.
The first solar panels are expected to be installed by the end of the summer, with a focus on areas of “highest need.”
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