The police command in Cross River has arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged vandalism and theft of electricity infrastructure in Calabar.

Spokesperson for the command, Sunday Eitokpah, stated this on Friday, disclosing that the arrest followed the interrogation of one suspect, which prompted police operatives to extend their operations to Murtala Mohammed Highway, around Pepsi, and a dumpsite in the Harbour area of Calabar.

The police had earlier reported the alleged vandalism of electricity infrastructure at Agbo Ntoe Layout, Boulevard Road 2, off Parliamentary Extension, Calabar.

According to Mr Eitokpah, five additional persons were initially arrested for questioning.

“However, two of them were released after preliminary investigations found them not culpable, leaving three additional suspects in custody alongside the other suspect,” he said.

Mr Eitokpah said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged offence and determine the individual roles, if any, of the remaining suspects.

The police commissioner, Ajo Ordue, reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting critical public infrastructure. Mr Ordue also vowed to ensure that anyone found culpable of vandalism or the unlawful possession or receipt of stolen electricity materials is dealt with in accordance with the law.

He urged the public to provide credible information that could assist the investigation and cautioned against purchasing or receiving materials suspected to have been unlawfully obtained from electricity installations.

He also encouraged residents to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.

(NAN)