DSS Busts Vandalism Ring: 17 Apprehended in Niger State Operation

• DSS in Niger State apprehends 17 individuals for their alleged involvement in vandalizing government property in Minna.

• The suspects, aged 18 to 70, were reportedly caught in the act between 11 pm and 1 am 

• The arrested suspects are accused of vandalizing government properties intended for the construction of the New Niger project.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services, DSS, in Niger State has arrested 17 suspects, including a septuagenarian, over alleged involvement in the vandalism of interlocks, armoured cables, metals, and other state government property on the streets of Minna.

The suspects who are between the ages 18 to 70 years, were said to have been apprehended last Saturday between the hours of 11 at night and 1am just when they were in the process of stealing the items.

According to reports, the group of suspected vandals reportedly made use of over seven different brands of vehicles, including tipper trucks, J5, and tricycles, to transport the stolen items before they were intercepted by security operatives.

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Muktar Danladi, the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure who confirmed the arrests, revealed that the suspects had vandalized some government properties that were billed to be used for the construction of the New Niger project.

The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, along with the permanent secretary, condemned the criminal activities and added that the state government is committed to curbing such actions by providing employment opportunities.

Danladi in his words, asserted,

• “The state government will not tolerate this. At the moment, there are 17 people in the DSS custody, and they are going to be handed over to the police and prosecuted after the investigation is concluded.”

The SSA urged parents to keep a vigilant eye on their wards to prevent them from engaging in activities that could lead to trouble.

When contacted, the DSS Deputy Director of Operations, Olabisi Kehinde, declined to comment, stating that she does not speak to the media.

The suspects are expected to face prosecution after the conclusion of the investigation.

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