The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested nine suspects in connection with separate incidents of vandalism and theft across the state.
Seven individuals were apprehended at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport for allegedly vandalizing and stealing ten manhole metal covers belonging to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
The suspects were arrested by NSCDC personnel stationed at the airport and subsequently handed over to the Anti-Vandalism Unit, whose investigation led to the arrest of additional accomplices.
The suspects identified in the case are Abubakar Umar (20), Sadiq Jafar (23), Iliya Nasir (20), Abba Muhammad (18), and Al-Ameen Idris (18), all of whom are believed to be directly involved in the vandalism.
Two suspected receivers of the stolen items, Shamsu Ibrahim Usman (35) of Daiba Rijiyar Lemo and Yusuf Abdulmumini (25) of Kurna Babban Layi, were also arrested.
Recovered items from the suspects include ten manhole covers and a Mercedes-Benz vehicle reportedly used in the operation.
In a separate incident, the Corps also arrested two suspected thieves: Haruna Musa (39) of Hotoro Kwanar Sabo in Nassarawa Local Government Area, and Sadiq Suleiman (27) of Rijiyar Lemo in Ungoggo LGA.
The duo confessed to stealing four large solar panels from the Kanawa Economic City in Dangwauro, Kumbotso LGA.
According to the Command’s spokesperson, SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, all nine suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations by the Corps’ legal unit.
