The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested five suspects for vandalising power installations in Akwa Ibom State.
The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr. Bashar Hussaini, disclosed this to journalists at the command headquarters in Uyo on Wednesday.
He said the suspects were arrested at Ikot Obio Ekpong village in Mkpat Enin local government area of the state on September 22.
Hussaini said: “The suspects were caught in the act with the help of the local community while cutting the high-tension cables in the border between Ikot Obio Ekpong and Ikot Ekong village.
“The suspects had also vandalised power infrastructure in Atanuk village, a neighbouring village to the two affected villages.”
“One of the suspects arrested is Uchenna Uguru, the buyer of the stolen cables as well as the suspects, Emmanuel Sampson, Victor Sampson and Kingsley Umoren.”
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