- Police Nab Five Suspected Telecom Vandals in Lagos
- Recover Truckload of Iron Poles
- The police also acknowledged the support of the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, noting that the collaboration between both security agencies contributed to the successful operation
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected telecommunications infrastructure vandals and recovered a truckload of suspected stolen iron rods in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspects were arrested during an operation aimed at curbing the vandalism and theft of critical infrastructure across Lagos.
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The Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, identified the suspects as Mohammed Shaibu, 26; Musa Zakari, 29; Abdullahi Bala, 22; Salisu Musa, 18; and Yahuza Bala, 20.
According to the police, the suspects were allegedly caught stealing iron poles meant for the construction of telecommunications masts and were arrested while transporting the materials in a truck.
The suspects are currently in police custody, while detectives at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Yaba, are investigating the case.
The Command said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other suspects who reportedly fled the scene and establish the full extent of the alleged criminal operation.
The police also acknowledged the support of the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, noting that the collaboration between both security agencies contributed to the successful operation.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring that those involved in vandalism are brought to justice.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information about suspicious activities in their communities.
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