NSCDC Arrests 6 Vandals In Abuja
By Bukar BOLORI
Six suspected vandals of public infrastructure were arrested at different locations across the Federal Capital Territory by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) during the Yuletide.
Parading the suspects on Tuesday at the NSCDC FCT Command headquarters, the Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu expressed satisfaction at the dedication and commitment of his personnel in consistently actualizing the mandate of the Corps.
He reiterated the Command’s resolve to flushing out vandals and miscreants at all cost and warned vandals to desist from their wickedness against the FCT infrastructure or be ready to face the full wrath of the law.
“My officers and men have displayed gallantry and commitment to the enforcement of law and order in the FCT and its environs during the festive period.
“It is unfortunate that these nefarious elements are sabotaging the social amenities provided for the people of the FCT by the government.
“But we assure you that we shall not rest on our oars but continue to maintain our resolve to protect critical infrastructure while at the same time arresting these criminals”, Odumosu said.
The Commandant informed that the arrested vandals are currently undergoing investigation and would be consequently prosecuted according to the provisions of the law.
He urged residents of the FCT to assist the Corps with relevant information to help on the fight against Vandalism and other crimes in the FCT.
The arrest was made by the Command’s operatives on routine patrol during the yuletide celebration to ensure security of lives and protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.
He revealed that one of the paraded vandals, Salihu Mohammed, Male, 27 years old, was arrested at life Camp, Kado, vandalizing armoured cables.
Mohammed Gadahfi, Male, 28 years old, was arrested at Yar’Adua express way, along the Airport road vandalizing Solar Panel Poles and FCMB Bill Board poles.
Musa Ibrahim, 18 years Old was also arrested at Yar ‘Adua express way along the Airport road in possession of a vandalized El Rufai bus body parts.
He said other suspects are Suleiman Yusuf, 21 years old, Ibrahim Mudassir, 27 years old and Kabiru Sani, 22 years old, noting that the trio were apprehended with the different exhibits.
