From Ifeoma Ejiofor
Operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, have arrested one suspect for vandalism and theft of an MTN mast power installation.
Commandant Maku Olatunde, the NSCDC Anambra State Commandant disclosed this at the NSCDC State Headquarters, Awka.
According to him, the suspect, Nweke Friday Wisdom, male, 24 years old, from Izzi South LGA of Ebonyi State, was arrested at about 7:20am at Esther Obiakor Estate, Agu-Awka on Thursday, in response to a distress call about the presence of a suspected vandal at the mast.
He stated that the suspect was apprehended with items believed to have been removed from the mast installation, including DC Cable and Armored Cable.
Commandant Olatunde pointed out that preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly specializes in vandalizing telecommunication masts and stealing valuable equipment therefrom.
He said the suspect has made useful confessions and will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded,” he said.
The Anambra State Commandant of NSDC reiterated the resolve of the command to protect Critical National Assets and Infrastructure even as he warned vandals to desist or face the full wrath of the law.
He urged residents to continue reporting suspicious activities, stressing that public cooperation remains crucial to protecting critical national assets and improving security across the state.