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Four Akwa Ibom State Fire Service officials were arrested for stealing fire trucks and leasing them to multinational companies at N140,000 per day. The trucks were taken to Port Harcourt and leased for three years. The police recovered the vehicles after a tip-off, and the suspects face court charges.

The Akwa Ibom State Police have apprehended four officials from the State Fire Service for allegedly stealing fire trucks and leasing them to multinational companies. The trucks were taken to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where they were rented out for N140,000 per day. The deal, which began in 2021, was supposed to last for three years, with the fire service officials receiving N60,000 per truck per day.

The arrest followed a tip-off from an anonymous source, which led the police to investigate the missing vehicles. After recovering the trucks, authorities confirmed that the fire trucks would be returned to the government for use in public service.

The police commissioner emphasized the importance of vigilance and timely reporting, stating that the stolen trucks were crucial to the state's emergency response systems. The four officials will soon face charges in court for their involvement in the scheme. The ongoing investigation is expected to shed light on any other individuals who might have been complicit in the theft.

The authorities have reassured citizens that actions are being taken to ensure state assets are protected from similar crimes in the future, urging everyone to stay alert and report suspicious activities in their communities.