NSCDC ARRESTS 16 FOR VANDALISM, THEFT, ILLEGAL MINING IN ABUJA
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Tactical Squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 16 individuals in separate sting operations across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for offences including vandalism, theft, and illegal mining.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC FCT Command, Monica Ojobi, the arrests were made by the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure unit of the corps during late-night operations under a 24-hour surveillance initiative aimed at protecting public infrastructure.
Three suspects Mubarak Barau (29), John Yakubu (24), and Shamsudeen Usman (25) were nabbed in the Central Area while attempting to cart away stolen items from the National Agricultural Development Fund. Recovered items included eight rolls of armoured cables, an LG outdoor air conditioner, a sound speaker, plastic chairs, electrical cables, clothing items, and a saw.
Another operation at Brains and Hammers Estate in Apo Dutse led to the arrest of Danjuma Jerome (25), Maah Ishiaka (28), and Shefiu Muktar (30) for allegedly stealing 16mm electrical wires. They were also charged with criminal conspiracy.
In Jahi District, four suspects Stephen Istifanus (43), Yakubu Thankgod (25), Danladi Samson (29), and Barnabas Sobok (37) were caught in connection with the vandalism and theft of galvanised pipes.
Elsewhere, 43-year-old Saidu Shuibu was arrested in Kallada by Cocoa, Idu, for engaging in illegal mining activities. Five others Phahat Abba (20), Usman Adama (24), Ali Shefiu (33), Adamu Shuibu (20), and Yakubu Abubakar (21) were arrested at Kukwaba, Idu, for similar offences, including sand dredging. Recovered tools included black armoured cables, transformer fuses, a ring boiler, and digging equipment such as shovels, diggers, and pincers.
Commenting on the operations, FCT NSCDC Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, reiterated the corps’ zero tolerance for vandalism and infrastructure sabotage.
“These assets are not for aesthetics; they are essential to make life more meaningful for the residents of the FCT. We must ensure their protection; that is why we are here,” Odumosu stated.
He issued a stern warning to individuals engaging in criminal activities to desist or face prosecution, adding that the corps would not treat such offences lightly.
The Command also urged residents to provide timely and credible information to aid efforts in curbing criminal acts and safeguarding vital public infrastructure.
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