Operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra have arrested a seven-man gang who specialise in vandalism of electricity installations in the state.

The suspects were all arrested at Obeledu Community in Anaocha Local Government Area on July 13, in the course of the act.

A statement by Edwin Okadigbo, the Public Relations Officer of NSCDC, Anambra Command, on Friday in Awka, said six of the suspects came from Ebonyi, while one came from Enugu.

The suspects are Onyimonyi Chinedu (34), Nwube Sunday (32), Nwankwo Solomon (22), Ejike Stephen Ogonna (20), Johnson Chigozie (23), Nwafor Solomon (28), and Elesi Promise Chikamso (32) from Oji River, Enugu State.

He said that preliminary investigation revealed that the group had been into the act for some time and had operated in other communities in the state before they met their waterloo in Obeledu.

Mr Okadigbo hinted that the arrest of the vandals, who had already made confessional statements, followed intelligence gathering and prompt information to the Command.

He said that exhibits recovered from the suspects include bundles of wires, casing pipe, shifting spanners, and Mud pump.

Mr Okadigbo said Isdore Chikere, NSCDC state Commandant, ordered for more investigation after which the suspects would be charged to court.

(NAN)