NSCDC arrests five suspected vandals in FCT
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT command has arrested five persons for allegedly vandalising critical national assets and infrastructure (CNAI) in the territory.
This is contained in a statement by the FCT NSCDC public relations officer (PRO), Samuel Idoko, on Wednesday in Abuja.
The PRO said that two of the five suspects were arrested around Wuse Market Bridge while conveying vandalised iron poles.
He added that the other three suspects were arrested around Durumi 2 Pantaker market at midnight while attempting to transport vandalised items to a sales point.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are part of a syndicate and are always in possession of items suspected to have been vandalised or stolen.
“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include two solar batteries, one gas cylinder, one generator set, one refrigerator gas cylinder, one iron hammer, and air conditioner gas pipe, amongst other items,” he said.
Mr Idoko said that further investigation revealed that buyers visited the location, where the arrest was made at odd hours with trucks to buy the items and conveyed them to destinations yet to be known.
The spokesperson said that investigation was currently ongoing to ensure that justice would be served and the perpetrators of these heinous crimes held accountable.
“They will be made to face the full wrath of the law as the NSCDC FCT Command and the Corps at large has zero tolerance for vandalism,” he said.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Politics
2027: NDC to inaugurate presidential council October 20
The chairman said the party was taking time to make appropriate appointments to avoid disagreements that could disrupt its campaigns.
World
About one million without electricity after hurricane makes landfall in Florida
Isaias peaked as a category three hurricane, with heavy rain and powerful winds, but has since been downgraded.
Lagos
Lagos targets 3,000MW electricity supply by March 2027
Mr Sanwo-Olu said the initiative is part of efforts to end blackouts and build a 24-hour power economy in the state.
Politics
Nigeria at its best in 12 years; no govt has built infrastructure like my husband’s, says Remi Tinubu
Mrs Tinubu also cited the administration’s food support programme, saying it was designed to provide nutritious food for children.
States
Turkish Airlines increases Lagos flights from seven to 10 weekly
The statement added that the increase was aimed at meeting the growing travel demand between Nigeria and Türkiye.
States
Gov Yusuf condoles victims of bandit attack in Kano
Mr Yusuf assured residents that the state government was intensifying efforts to strengthen security through collaboration with relevant security agencies.
