NSCDC arrests three suspected vandals in Jigawa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa command, has apprehended three suspects for alleged transformer vandalism.
The command’s public relations officer (PRO), ASC Badaruddeen Tijjani, told journalists in Dutse on Tuesday that the suspects were arrested in Kiyako village of Brinin Kudu Local Government Area of the state.
He said the suspects, aged between 21 and 28, were arrested on Friday after they allegedly stole armoured cable from a transformer in neighbouring Babaldu village.
“The suspects were seen committing the offence by one of the residents of the community, who immediately reported to our men operating in the area.
“And upon receipt of the information, our men rushed to the scene and successfully apprehended the suspects.
“When interrogated, one of the suspects, who claimed to be scrap dealers alleged to have bought the vandalised cable valued at N385,000 at the cost of N40,000 from the other two suspects,” he said.
The PRO added that the NSCDC commandant in the state, Muhammad Danjuma, expressed displeasure over the incident and warned criminal elements that anybody found wanting would face the full wrath of the law.
According to him, the commandant has ordered a discreet investigation into the incident, after which the suspects would be charged to court.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
Naira appreciates by 0.67% against dollar at official market
At the Investor’s and Exporter’s (I&E) window, the naira traded between N1,698 and N1,631 against the dollar.
NationWide
Tinubu’s reform agenda most credible; Atiku’s own inapplicable, Obi had no policy document: Okupe
“As for Peter Obi of the Labour Party, he did not give any document to Nigerians that he was going to work on,” said Mr Okupe.
Abuja
FCT NSCDC intercepts truck conveying vandalised national assets to Niger
The NSCDC FCT commandant, Olusola Odumosu, exhibited the recovered items on Tuesday at the command headquarters in Abuja.
World
Hacker gains access to confidential legal files on Matt Gaetz’s alleged misconduct
The leaked materials are said to include content still under seal by the Justice Department, which previously investigated Mr Gaetz but did not bring charges.
World
Donald Trump names Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
In a statement on Truth Social, Mr Trump described Mr Lutnick as instrumental in crafting a “sophisticated process” to aid the transition team.
NationWide
Nigerian youths losing their values, dignity to cyber fraud: EFCC Chair
Mr Olukoyede said value creation through the internet is a valuable alternative to cybercrimes that youths can explore.
