Police detain two suspected cable vandals in Akwa Ibom
The police command in Akwa Ibom has detained two suspected cable vandals in Odoro Nkit village, Esit Eket Local Government Area, of the state.
The command’s public relations officer, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Monday.
Ms John said operatives of the command successfully arrested two persons for vandalising public electricity infrastructure on Sunday at 7:20 a.m.
She said the suspects (names withheld) were a 22-year-old male from Afaha Ekpenedi and a 24-year-old male from Akpautong village who were caught in the act of vandalising Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) cables in Odoro Nkit Village.
According to Ms John, items recovered at the scene include a quantity of PHEDC cables and a Qlink motorcycle with registration number UYY242VC.
He reiterated the police command’s commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
(NAN)
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