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NSCDC nab 24-year-old man over alleged telecom mast vandalism in Anambra
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested a 24-year-old man over the alleged vandalism and theft of equipment from a telecommunications mast.
The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by its Head of Media and Tactical Operations, Edwin Okadigbo.
Okadigbo identified the suspect as Nweke Wisdom, a native of Izzi South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
According to him, Wisdom was arrested on Thursday at Esther Obiakor Estate, Agu-Awka, in Anambra State.
He added that the suspect was subsequently taken to the NSCDC State Headquarters in Awka for further investigation.
He said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly specialised in vandalising telecommunication masts and stealing valuable equipment from them.
The statement read, “The suspect, Nweke Wisdom, male, 24 years old, from Izzi South LGA of Ebonyi State, was arrested on Thursday, at about 07:20 hours at Esther Obiakor Estate, Agu-Awka, in response to a distress call about the presence of a suspected vandal at the mast.
“The suspect was apprehended with items believed to have been removed from the mast installation, including DC Cable/Armored Cable.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect allegedly specialises in vandalising telecommunication masts and stealing valuable equipment therefrom.
“Meanwhile, the suspect has made useful confessions and will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.”
The command reiterated its resolve to protect critical national assets and infrastructure and warned vandals to desist or face the full wrath of the law.
“We urge residents to continue reporting suspicious activities, stressing that public cooperation remains crucial to protecting critical national assets and improving security across the state,” the statement added.
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