Suspected vandal arrested in Bauchi, stolen electricity cables recovered
The Kebbi State police command has arrested a suspect and recovered a large quantity of stolen electricity service cables in Kara area of Bunza Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesman, Bashir Usman, in a statement on Thursday said the vandalised items were recovered on Tuesday.
He said that the recovery followed concerns over the persistent vandalism of electricity infrastructure in the area, which plunged several communities into darkness and disrupted the supply of electricity to residents.
“Police operatives recovered ten bundles and seven sacks of electricity service cables. A suspect, Mustapha Abubakar, was arrested and subsequently arraigned before the court,” Mr Usman said.
He stated that the development underscored the command’s resolve to dismantle the activities of individuals and criminal networks responsible for the theft and vandalism of public infrastructure.
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
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.”
States
FRSC decorates 261 newly promoted officers in Kano
The Federal Road Safety Corps in Kano has decorated 261 newly promoted personnel with new ranks across the 44 local government areas.
States
ICRC urges stronger efforts to trace missing persons, reunite families
ICRC has urged stakeholders to intensify efforts to trace missing persons, establish their fate and whereabouts, and reunite separated families.
Health
Inadequate funding hampers fight against malnutrition in Plateau
Nutrition and focal persons in Plateau, on Thursday, identified inadequate funding as the major obstacle to the ongoing fight against malnutrition.
States
Nigeria’s prison boss commends officers for commitment, professionalism
Mr Nwakuche made the commendation during a working visit to the custodial centre in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
NationWide
2027: Education minister urges NANS to mobilise 10 million student voters for Tinubu
Mr Alausa said the Student Venture Capital Grant was helping students turn innovative ideas into businesses and become job creators.
World
Norway’s King Harald in ‘very serious health condition’: Palace
The royal palace said Crown Prince Haakon and Queen Sonja cancelled scheduled engagements following the king’s deteriorating health.
