The Ogun State Police Command announced on Sunday that it had apprehended two minors in connection with a destructive incident at a school in the Isheri-Olofin area of Ifo Local Government Area.

According to the command's spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the children, aged six and nine, both residing in the Isheri Olofin community, were responsible for setting fire to their school and damaging school property on October 29, 2023.

The incident came to light when a community leader reported the matter to the police. As per the report, the youngsters gained access to an unlocked classroom at Community Primary School Isheri Olofin, where they collected books left behind by teachers and fellow students and set them ablaze. The extent of the damage to the books is presently unknown.

Upon receiving the report, the Anti-Crime and Detectives Unit promptly visited the scene and brought the young suspects to the police station for questioning. Odutola also mentioned that the parents of the minors would be summoned for questioning to ascertain the circumstances that led to their children's actions.

She emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, "This is a very serious crime for these children to get themselves involved with." The police are actively working to locate the parents and will keep the public updated if any other individuals may have played a role in influencing the children's actions.

The police will continue their inquiries and keep the public informed as they progress in this case.