Writing By Ali Muhammad Rabiu; Editing By Godwin Duru
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested five suspects over their alleged involvement in the vandalization and theft of transformer and streetlight cables in Ilorin, the state capital.
In a statement, the command Public Relations Officer ASC 1, Ayoola Shola says the suspects were arrested through a joint operation conducted by personnel of the Tanke Division and members of the Tanke Community Vigilante Group (VGN).
According to it, during the operation, the team intercepted the suspects in possession of vandalized transformer and streetlight cables, suspected to have been removed from Asa Dam, Sapati Area, in Ilorin.
It explains that preliminary investigation indicates a case of willful vandalization and theft of public electrical installations, in violation of Section 1(9) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, Cap M17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
It says the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other accomplices connected to the crime.
REL/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
