NSCDC Apprehends Four Suspected Electricity Vandals in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested four individuals suspected of specializing in vandalizing electrical equipment in Birninkudu Local Government Area.

The command’s spokesman, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, made this known in a statement issued to Nigerianews247.

According to the statement, “The suspects are Usman Aliyu, Magaji Aminu, Sama’ila Badamasa, all of Zarenawa village in Birnin Kudu LGA, Jigawa State, and Abba Sama’ila of Bauchi State.”

Tijjani explained that the suspects were apprehended following an intelligence report received at the Birnin Kudu Divisional Office. The report indicated that the suspects were seen late last Friday removing electrical and armored cables from an uncompleted building in the area.

He further stated that the suspects are alleged to have been involved in vandalizing infrastructure, orchestrating criminal conspiracies, and committing thefts that have caused significant disruptions in the area’s electricity supply.

The NSCDC spokesman noted that the suspects would be taken to court for prosecution.