Thursday, July 16, 2026

NSCDC arrests 13 suspected vandals, recovers items worth N5 million in Abuja

The NSCDC FCT commandant said the recovered items included vandalised street lights, billboards, armoured electrical cables, and rods, among other items.

• September 9, 2024
NSCDC officers
NSCDC officers

The FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 13 individuals for allegedly vandalising critical national assets and infrastructure (CNAI).

The NSCDC FCT commandant, Olusola Odumosu, made this known during a press briefing on Monday in Abuja.

Mr Odumosu stated that the recovered items, valued at N5 million, included vandalised street lights, billboards, armoured electrical cables, and rods, among other items.

He revealed that the suspects, aged between 22 and 50, had been interrogated, and their supposed selling points had been discovered. Efforts are underway to arrest prospective buyers.

Further investigation revealed that most of the vandalism occurred during heavy downpours.

“At the end of all investigations, the suspects will be charged to court so that justice will take its course,” Mr Odumosu said.

He cautioned residents with intentions of vandalising public properties to desist, as the federal government was working to ensure critical infrastructures were adequately protected.

“We will not leave any stone unturned to fish vandals out and ensure they are brought to book,” he said.

The commandant commended the intelligence department for effectively utilising techniques learned during recent training.

One of the suspects, Jacob Jibut, claimed it was his first time and that he desperately needed money, leading him to vandalise and steal armoured cable.

He stated that they were apprehended by operatives while carting away the exhibits. 

(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

farmers

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

Katsina State

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.”

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Kingdom of Morocco's Royal Armed Forces signed a memorandum of understanding

Africa

Anti-Terrorism: U.S AFRICOM, Morocco to establish tech-driven training, experimentation centre in Africa

Mr Anderson said the centre would increase readiness and advance capabilities of both nations.

Argentina players celebrating after the match against England 

Sport

Argentina stun England to set up World Cup final clash with Spain

Spain defeated France 2-0 at the Dallas Stadium on Tuesday to qualify for the final. 

Federation Account Allocation Committee

Heading 3

FG, states, LGs shared N2.550 trillion June revenue: FAAC 

Mr Mokwa said the revenue was shared at the July meeting of the committee.

UK Metro Police

Heading 2

14-year-old boy charged with terror offences targeting London mosques

The boy was arrested on 9 July on suspicion of criminal damage to a vehicle.

Alleged rape victim

States

Delta content creator arrested after alleged rape victim dies by suicide

According to the victim, Mr Ogbonna initially demanded sex in exchange for financial help.