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Two Arrested for Mast Vandalism in Niger, Suspected Soldier Escape

In a recent development, the Niger State Police Command has apprehended two individuals, Ogbonna David, 34, from Ogbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, and Chidiebere Okonkwo, 30, from Port Harcourt, for their alleged involvement in the vandalism of a communication mast in Minna. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, the suspects were intercepted along the Paiko-Lapai Road, but a suspected soldier and another accomplice managed to escape during the encounter. The vandalism of telecommunication infrastructure has become a growing concern in several parts of the country, disrupting communication services and causing financial losses. This incident serves as a reminder of the need for increased security measures to protect critical national assets.

Source: Daily Post Nigeria

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