Car owners have been admonished to take necessary precaution against theft of their car batteries whenever they park them.
The admonition was given by Chief Gbadebo Adeyemo, the chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) of Ataoja Police Division, Ataoja Estate, at the monthly meeting of the PCRC recently in Osogbo, Osun state.
He stressed that the dexterity with which these car batteries were stolen revealed that it is often done with the assistance of some panel beaters and mechanics who know more about vehicles.
Another member of the PCRC also raised the issues of burglary, saying that churches in his area were forced open and valuables carted away.
Members were advised to be wary of workmen like panel beaters, drivers, mechanics so that they do not expose every security devices to them.
On the whole, the Divisional Police Officer DPO, CSP Banawi Ishaku, represented by the District Crime Officer (DCO), SP Adeniran Emmanuel, said though the police had little to do in terms of dealing with criminals, that notwithstanding, members should vigilant at all times.
Members were asked to challenge commercial motorcycle operators who work at odd hours, and where cogent reasons are not given, the police should be immediately informed.
Also the contribution of members towards the completion of PCRC Hall at the Police Division was solicited.
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