A 27-year-old young man simply identified as Segun Bulus has allegedly set four houses on fire in a community known as Dele Jesus Community of Balanga LGA of Gombe State.
Reports have it that the incident occurred on Wednesday night in what was said to be a retaliation move by the suspect, who felt aggrieved by an offensive act against him earlier.
The State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has therefore arrested the 27-year-old suspect for the offence of arson.
The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Muhammad Bello Muazu, confirmed the arrest of the suspect following a tip-off on the development, prompting personnel of the Corps to quickly intervene to douse tension in the community.
He added that the act of the suspect had caused extensive damage to properties; though no lives were lost, it had left several families homeless.
The suspect was apprehended and brought to the NSCDC office in Cham while the investigation is still ongoing.
While explaining, the NSCDC Commandant said that the reason for the act was said to be a result of a little misunderstanding between the culprit and a kid brother of the victim.
He assured that as soon as the investigation is completed, the suspect will be arranged before the court to face the wrath of the law.
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