Image

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

Join the discussion

No discussion yet for this story.

Start a discussion about this

Related Posts

International Condolences Pour In for Nigeria Over Military Plane Crash

The United States and Saudi Arabia have expressed their sympathies to Nigeria following a military plane crash in…

ByByGist Master Oct 6, 2026

INEC Receives Certified True Copy of Supreme Court Judgment on Electoral Act Provisions

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received a certified true copy of the Supreme Court judgement on…

ByByGist Master Oct 6, 2026

INEC Staff: Least Paid Workers in Nigeria – Amupitan

Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has stated that staff of the…

ByByGist Master Oct 6, 2026

Court of Appeal Reserves Judgment on El-Rufai’s Bail Appeal

The Court of Appeal in Kaduna has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by former governor Nasir El-Rufai…

ByByGist Master Oct 6, 2026