Jigawa Police arrest two suspects for electrical vandalism

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested two individuals for the alleged vandalism of electrical infrastructure in the state.

On September 25, 2026, police arrested 38-year-old Aminu Musa in New Gwaram Town, Gwaram Local Government Area, for allegedly cutting an armored streetlight cable. Musa, who operates a streetlight generator in the area, was apprehended at the scene. The case has been charged to court following preliminary investigations.

In a separate incident on September 29, 2026, residents of Ayan Village in Auyo Local Government Area apprehended 26-year-old Laminu Sha’aibu. Sha’aibu was allegedly found in possession of dismantled transformer coils in Maskangayu Village. Police operatives rescued the suspect from an angry mob intending to lynch him. After receiving medical treatment at a primary health centre, the suspect was discharged. During questioning, the suspect claimed to have spent three nights dismantling the transformer without detection. Both cases have been referred for prosecution.