The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, has arrested Nweke Friday Wisdom for allegedly vandalizing and stealing a mast power installation belonging to a telecommunications service provider. The 24-year-old suspect, from Izzi South LGA of Ebonyi State, was arrested around 07:20 hours on Friday at Esther Obiakor Estate, Agu-Awka, following a distress call.
State Commandant Maku Olatunde disclosed this on Friday at the NSCDC State Headquarters, Awka. He said the suspect was apprehended with items believed to have been removed from the mast installation, including DC Cable/Armored Cable. The commandant revealed that a preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly specializes in vandalizing telecommunications masts and stealing valuable equipment from them.
According to Maku, the suspect has made useful confessions and will be charged in court as soon as the investigation is concluded. The Commandant reiterated the NSCDC’s resolve to protect Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, warning vandals to desist or face the full wrath of the law. He urged residents to continue reporting suspicious activities, stressing that public cooperation remains crucial to protecting critical national assets and improving security across the state.
The arrested suspect, Nweke Friday Wisdom, is currently in the custody of the NSCDC, and the corps is working to uncover the extent of his involvement in the vandalism of telecommunications masts in the state. Maku Olatunde assured that the NSCDC will not relent in its efforts to curb the menace of vandalism and ensure the protection of critical infrastructure in Anambra State.
The NSCDC has been working to enhance security in Anambra State, and the arrest of the suspect is part of its efforts to clamp down on criminals and vandals. The corps has been engaging with residents and stakeholders to raise awareness about the dangers of vandalism and the importance of reporting suspicious activities.
Vandalism of telecommunications masts and other critical infrastructure has been a major challenge in Nigeria, with many operators and service providers losing millions of naira to the activities of vandals. The NSCDC has been working to address the issue, and the arrest of the suspect in Anambra State is a significant step in that direction.
The NSCDC has called on residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The corps has also urged telecommunications operators and service providers to take measures to secure their infrastructure and prevent vandalism.
Key points
- The NSCDC arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly vandalizing and stealing a telecom mast installation in Anambra State.
- The suspect, Nweke Friday Wisdom, allegedly specializes in vandalizing telecommunications masts and stealing valuable equipment from them.
- The NSCDC has reiterated its resolve to protect Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, warning vandals to desist or face the full wrath of the law.
