NSCDC Arrests Suspect for Vandalising Transformer and Stealing Cables, Oil Worth N2 Million

According to Punch Newspapers, the NSCDC in Kano has arrested a 30-year-old suspect, Abubakar Abdullahi, for allegedly vandalising a transformer and stealing cables and transformer oil worth N2 million. The suspect, who hails from the Nasarawa Local Government Area, was apprehended after a tip-off led the NSCDC to his hideout. Upon his arrest, a search of his premises revealed the stolen cables and transformer oil. The Corps Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest and stated that the suspect would be charged to court once investigations are completed. Vandalism of power infrastructure has become a major concern in Nigeria, causing regular power outages and economic losses. This arrest serves as a reminder of the efforts being made by security agencies to combat such criminal activities.