A 10-year-old boy was apprehended in the Ola Oba Community, Sabo, Oyo, for allegedly breaking into homes and stealing valuables.
A video of the incident, shared by Oyo Affairs on X, showed the young suspect being questioned by residents.
The caption of the post read, “A 10-year-old burglar was apprehended in the Ola Oba Community, Sabo, Oyo.
“He had been breaking into people’s homes and stealing valuables.”
The incident has sparked discussions on social media, with many expressing concern over rising juvenile delinquency and the factors leading children into crime.
Some residents called for proper rehabilitation, while others urged authorities to investigate if the boy was acting alone or being used by a larger criminal network.
As of now, local authorities have not released an official statement regarding the case.