The Niger State police command has arrested several suspects for allegedly vandalizing electricity transformers and stealing transformer cables in different locations within the state. According to the police, the suspects were apprehended following credible information about their nefarious activities. The arrests were made at various locations in the state, with the suspects found to be in possession of stolen cables and tools used for vandalism.
One of the suspects, Hussain Innocent, 26, of Railway Quarters, Minna, was arrested for vandalizing electricity transformers along with Abubakar Rabiu of the same address. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to engaging in the vandalism of transformers in the Three-Arms Zone and other locations in Minna. They also mentioned Isyaku Muazu of Tudun-Natsira and Musa Haruna as the receivers of the vandalized and stolen cables.
The police recovered one bolt cutter as an exhibit from the suspects. All suspects are currently under further investigation. In a separate incident on October 6, a police patrol team intercepted and arrested Haruna Musa, 26, of Railway Quarters; Abdulsamad Abubakar, 25; and Salisu Aminu, 35, both of Lambata. The suspects were found with vandalized cables, bolt cutters, a knife, and a torchlight.
During interrogation, it was revealed that the suspects used the tools to vandalize three armored cables from a transformer in the Kokogbe area of Lambata. The suspects were subsequently charged to court. The police command's spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this information in a statement on Thursday.
The incidents of vandalism and theft of transformer cables have been a recurring problem in the state, causing disruptions to the power supply. The police have assured the public that they will continue to work to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for such crimes. The command urged residents to provide information that could lead to the arrest of other vandals and thieves.
The Niger State police command has been working to tackle the issue of vandalism and theft in the state. The command has arrested several suspects and recovered stolen items, including cables and tools used for vandalism. The police have also charged some suspects to court for their alleged roles in the vandalism and theft.
The police are continuing their investigation into the incidents and are working to apprehend other suspects involved in the vandalism and theft of transformer cables. The command has urged the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
Key points
- The Niger State police command arrested multiple suspects for vandalizing electricity transformers and stealing cables in Minna and Lambata.
- The suspects were found with stolen cables and tools used for vandalism, and some have been charged to court.
- The police have assured the public that they will continue to work to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for such crimes.
