The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says it has apprehended five suspects for pipeline vandalism and other offences in Bauchi State.

The commandant, Oloyede Oyerinde, said this while parading the suspects on Saturday in Bauchi.

He said operatives of the corps apprehended the suspects for criminal misappropriation, rape and theft in different locations across the state.

Mr Oyerinde said the operatives nabbed two suspects (names withheld) for motorcycle theft at a lodge in Magama Gumau, Toro Local Government Area of the state.

He said the Corps arrested one suspect (name withheld) on March 7, for alleged pipeline vandalism and illegal extraction of kerosene in Alkaleri.

The commandant said that on Feb. 26, operatives of the Corps in Alkaleri detained a 38-year-old man (name withheld), for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl.

He said the Corps on March 4, detained a 22-year-old man for siphoning diesel from a 150KVA generator meant for powering street lights in Bauchi metropolis.

Mr Oyerinde said the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigations.

While reiterating commitment to protect critical infrastructure, Mr Oyerinde urged residents to cooperate with security agencies to protect lives and property. 

(NAN)