Police arrest suspects for electricity infrastructure vandalism in Nigeria

Authorities in Nigeria have arrested multiple suspects in connection with the vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Anambra and Bauchi states.

In Anambra State, FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited confirmed the arrest of two men, Chukwuebuka Charles Nwangwu and Chimezie Nwankwo. They are suspected of vandalizing a transformer at the DSS Annex B in Enugwu-Agidi, Njikoka Local Government Area. The suspects reportedly confessed to the crime, and the case is being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Awka for further investigation.

In Bauchi State, the Bauchi State Police Command arrested 32-year-old Monday Dauda for allegedly vandalizing a Jos Electricity Distribution Company transformer located at Bogoro General Hospital. Police operatives intercepted the suspect during a routine patrol while he was attempting to transport a removed armored cable on a motorcycle. The suspect has also reportedly confessed to the incident.