The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command has arrested four suspects for vandalising streetlight light poles in FCT.
FCT Commandant of the Corps, Dr. Olusola Odumosu who paraded the suspects on Friday at the Command’s headquarters, Abuja, said the arrest was made possible by the covert operatives in conjunction with the critical national assets and infrastructure tactical team on routine night patrol in various location of the city centre.
Exhibits recovered from the suspects included one medium-sized traffic light pole and two gigantic traffic light poles.
Odumosu restated the commitment of the Corps to rid the FCT of the criminal elements vandalising public infrastructure in Abuja and its environs.
He reassured all residents of the Capital city that the Corps remains committed to fulfilling its promise to bring to justice these unrelenting vandals, saying NSCDC would not rest on its oars until “these enemies of the state are flushed out completely”.
He said: “In view of our resilience, our mandate of protecting Critical National Assets and infrastructure, the NSCDC FCT Command has again proven her mettle and promise of wiping out all forms of vandalism in the Federal Capital Territory.
“Today, we have four suspects in connection with vandalism of street light poles at different locations in the city centre.
ALSO READ: FCTA Taskforce raids ‘one chance’ syndicate spots in Abuja
“This arrest is the latest in a series of successful operations against vandals, marking another remarkable milestone in the Command’s ongoing efforts to combat vandalism in the Federal Capital Territory.
“Those arrested included; Japheth Adams, male 21 years from Zango Kataf LGA, Kaduna state and his accomplice Friday Ojo, male 51 years from Ojo LGA, Lagos state.
“They were both arrested by my men around 0100 hrs on Wednesday 27/11/2024 around Eden Garden in Utako area of the Federal Capital Territory, vandalizing medium street light poles.
“In a separate operation, Ibrahim Aliyu, male, 19 years from Nasarawa LGA, Kano state and Hassan Abdullahi; 23 years from Zaria LGA, Kaduna state, were caught in the act of vandalizing gigantic street light poles along MoshoodAbiola Stadium, National Hospital junction around 2:00 am on Thursday 28/11/2024,” he stated.
According to him, the suspects are currently undergoing investigation and due diligence would be followed in ensuring that justice is served.
“I hereby restate the determination of the FCT command towards ensuring that all Critical Infrastructure which are our common heritage are preserved under my watch. To this end, I wish to solicit the cooperation of residents of the FCT in the area of credible intelligence and information that will assist us in serving you better,” Odumosu said.
READ MORE FROM: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
and then