NSCDC Nabs 15 Suspected Looters, Recovers

The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested 15 suspected looters in different parts of the state.

EKO GOT BLOG reports that the Corps Commandant, Mohammad Falala, made this known on Friday in Kano, adding that the suspects were caught with stolen items from the Digital Industrial Park, Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), and other locations.

Falkland said the arrests were made by the NSCDC’s Anti-Vandalism, Armed Squad, and Operations Department, following credible intelligence from the Intelligence and Investigation Department.

The commandant said the stolen items included computer desktop sets, keyboards, LCD TVs, executive chairs, doors, window frames, and drawers.

“Four suspected criminals were also caught vandalizing state road dual carriageway iron demarcating shields and conveying the looted goods to an unknown destination,” he said.

In a separate incident, NSCDC operatives recovered a 50KVA Mikano generator from hoodlums in Dorayi who had vandalized the set and were attempting to whisk it away.

The commandant disclosed that the Corps had launched an investigation and would take legal action against the offenders.

He said the command had intensified efforts to guard critical national assets and public utilities, warning criminals to stay away from vandalizing public infrastructure.

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