In a rare act of civic responsibility, a father in Benin turned his own son over to the police after discovering his involvement in a school burglary.
The incident occurred at the Kountori General Education College (CEG) in the commune of Cobly, where the computer room had been broken into and several items stolen.
The investigation, led by officers at the Datori district police station, resulted in the recovery of some of the missing equipment.
A full desktop computer setup—including a screen, keyboard, headset, and mouse—was found in the possession of a ninth-grade student. The young suspect was brought to the station by his father, who also handed over the recovered items.
During questioning, the student admitted to receiving the equipment during a late-night outing with a friend. He recounted seeing two other students near the computer room—one of whom was still inside.
According to his testimony, the intruders offered them part of the stolen goods, which they accepted without alerting authorities.
Their silent complicity, however, did not go unnoticed. The group reportedly attempted to sell the equipment, which ultimately led to their identification by investigators.
Acting on this lead, police traced the stolen property and alerted the prosecutor’s office at the Natitingou Court of First Instance.
The juvenile was taken into custody, and legal proceedings are now underway.
Meanwhile, law enforcement is actively pursuing the primary suspects involved in the break-in.
Their identities are known to investigators, who are working to bring all parties connected to the theft to justice.
The father’s decision to turn in his son has sparked discussions on parental responsibility and the role of families in upholding accountability. Authorities have praised the move as a courageous and principled stand against crime.
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