Police Arrest Power cable Vandals in Yobe

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Yobe State Police Command says its operatives have arrested two suspected vandals with power transmission cables in a significant stride in combating vandalism of public property.

The command in a statement through its Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, noted that the suspects: Yahaya Mustapha 28, and Bello Yakubu 38, both of Takari ward, Gashu’a Bade Local Government Area, were apprehended in possession of a large quantity of dismantled power transmission cables in Waro Village, Karasuwa LGA.

“The suspects were caught loading the cables onto a tricycle.

“As investigation commences, the B Divisional Police Headquarters, while on patrol, discovered an electricity service wire hidden in an isolated area of Maisandari ward, Damaturu, suspected to have been vandalized”, it said.

The Police Command reiterated its commitment to fighting crime and vandalism, urging community members to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities or individuals around public properties.

The Command also commended citizens for providing credible information, which has helped boost the command’s efforts.

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