A serial thief identified as Aruoture in the student community of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara ran out of luck when vigilantes on duty intercepted him after an operation. According to reports, the suspect had successfully robbed students off their laptops, phones and personal belongings when he ran into the vigilante members and was nabbed.

On questioning, the thief gave in to pressure and confessed to the crime which prompted the vigilantes to parade him after severe beating. He has been reportedly handed over to the police for proper investigation.