Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command have arrested six suspected vandals of public infrastructure at different locations across the nation’s capital.
The arrest was made by the Command’s operatives on routine patrol during the yuletide celebration to ensure security of lives and protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.
One of the vandals, Salihu Mohammed, from Jama Local Government Area of Kaduna State was arrested at life Camp, Kado, vandalizing armoured Cables.
Others arrested by NSCDC operatives were Mohammed Gadahfi, Musa Ibrahim, Suleiman Yusuf, Ibrahim Mudassir, and Kabiru Sani.
The NSCDC operatives recovered a street light pole, three street light bulbs, one halogen bulb twenty- four perimeter fencing iron hooks and One cut steel bar from them.
Other items recovered from them are nine shovels three pliers two spanners two screw drivers National Identity Card belonging to Sani kabiru and two passports photographs, and cash amounting to 13, 200 naira.
The FCT Commandant of NSCDC, Dr Olusola Odumosu, paraded the suspects and expressed satisfaction at the dedication and commitment of his personnel on the arrest.
He reiterated the Command’s resolve to flushing out vandals and miscreants within the FCT and warned vandals to desist from their nefarious activities.
“My officers and men have displayed gallantry and commitment to the enforcement of law and order in the FCT and its environs during the festive period.
“It is unfortunate that these nefarious elements are sabotaging the social amenities provided for the people of the FCT by the government.
“But we assure you that we shall not rest on our oars but continue to maintain our resolve to protect critical infrastructure while at the same time arresting these criminals”, Odumosu said.
(The Nation)
