Security operatives in Abuja apprehended multiple suspects for vandalism and trafficking of electrical cables across three areas.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, FCT Command, has successfully apprehended several individuals in connection with the vandalism of critical power installations, according to information published by The Sun Nigeria.
Operatives carried out targeted operations across Abaji, Kubwa, and Wuye, recovering stolen high-tension aluminium and armoured cables meant for electricity distribution in the Nigerian capital.
The crackdown highlights ongoing efforts by security agencies to protect public utilities, as confirmed by FCT Command Commandant Dr Olusola Odumosu during a recent briefing.
Abaji Aluminum Cable Vandalism Case
In the Abaji Area Council, anti-vandal patrol teams acted on credible intelligence to arrest 44-year-old Mammud Nuhu from Katsina State near the local residential quarters.
Authorities recovered bundles of high-tension aluminum conductor cables suspected to have been stolen from an AEDC installation, while two accomplices remain at large.
The principal suspect was granted administrative bail after profiling, and ongoing investigations aim to trace other members of the criminal network involved in the theft.
Kubwa Secondary School Wire Theft
Operatives at the Kubwa base station arrested 27-year-old Amos Makama and Ibrahim Mohammed Maitama Inuwa following a late-night operation near a secondary school.
Acting on tips from commercial motorcyclists, officers recovered 38 rolls of electrical installation cables, pliers, and a screwdriver used in cutting the wires.
The prime suspect allegedly confessed to operating inside the premises until noon before arranging a sale with a buyer who made an advance payment of N35,000.
Wuye Armoured Cable Recovery Operation
A third incident occurred near the Berger Roundabout along the Wuye axis, where local vigilance groups alerted authorities to suspicious excavation activities.
A member of the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure department detained 20-year-old Suleiman Jafaru in connection with the theft of armoured cables.
Recovered exhibits from the scene included heavy armoured cables and a digger, with the suspect subsequently granted administrative bail following interrogation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who arrested the suspected vandals in Abuja?
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, FCT Command, arrested the suspects involved in vandalism across Abuja.
What items were recovered during the operations?
Operatives recovered high-tension aluminum conductor cables, 38 rolls of electrical installation cables, armoured cables, and tools like diggers and pliers.
Which areas in the FCT were targeted by the suspects?
The separate incidents occurred in the Abaji Area Council, Kubwa, and the Wuye axis near Berger Roundabout.
Who is the Commandant of the NSCDC FCT Command?
Dr Olusola Odumosu serves as the Commandant of the NSCDC FCT Command in Abuja.
