He's Marking His Birthday: Reactions as 26-Year-Old Man Steals 26 Generators, Photo Goes Viral
- Opeyemi Tosin, a 26-year-old serial burglar, recently met his Waterloo by ending in police net after stealing 26 generators
- @Naija_PR on Twitter posted a photo of the young man alongside other suspects with the generators that were stolen
- A tweep jokingly said Tosin stole the 26 generators to mark his age, adding that whatever punishment he will get should tally with 26
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A 26-year-old man identified as Opeyemi Tosin has been arrested for stealing no fewer than 26 generators.
The disclosure was made on Twitter by @Naija_PR which said Tosin, a serial burglar, was arrested in Akure, the Ondo state capital.
Source: UGC
Sharing photos of the suspect alongside two suspects and the stolen generators, @Naija_PR wrote:
"A 26-year-old serial burglar identified as Opeyemi Tosin has been arrested for reportedly stealing no fewer than 26 generators in Akure."
Many social media users have reacted to this
Reacting, tweep with the handle @Obilala_2000 wrote:
"Apprentice politician. If this one eventually become politician, wahala don dey be dat."
@Lightfingerr said:
"Dark days might be ahead, man's planning for the future."
@DivineUgoh commented:
"Baba dey thief 1 generator every year to mark him birthday....."
@Mezon4 said:
"This guy has a sentimental attachment with generators."
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Another burglar lands in trouble
In similar news, a burglar has been arrested by the police in Zimbabwe for pretending to be a ghost to rob houses.
The young man was accused of breaking into houses in the night and scaring occupants who take to their heels after seeing him.
According to the report, the suspect will then proceed to cart away with valuables after succeeding in scaring his victims.
The story was shared on Facebook and captioned:
"Innovation mbavha yabatwa kwaGutu used to break into houses during the night pretending to be a ghost and when the occupiers of the homes flees osara hake achiba."
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