The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCCD), FCT Command, has arrested four street light vandals.
The Corps on Friday paraded the suspects at the Command’s headquarters in Abuja.
The Commandant of the Corps, Olusola Odumosu, said the operation was part of the Command’s commitment to rid the FCT of vandals.
He said the arrests were made possible by covert operatives in conjunction with the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Tactical team that were on routine night patrol in various locations of the city centre.
He said the suspects were apprehended at an “ungodly hour, which is an indication that their intentions were criminal in nature.”
Odumosu said, “In view of our resilience, our mandate of protecting Critical National Assets and infrastructure, the NSCDC FCT Command has again proven her mettle and promise of wiping out all forms of vandalism in the Federal Capital Territory.
“Today, we have four suspects in connection with vandalism of street light poles at different locations in the city centre.
“This arrest is the latest in a series of successful operations against vandals, marking another remarkable milestone in the Command’s ongoing efforts to combat vandalism in the Federal Capital Territory.”
He said further, “Those arrested included; Japheth Adams, male 21 years from Zango kataf LGA, Kaduna state and his accomplice Friday Ojo, male, 51 years, from Ojo LGA, Lagos state.
“They were both arrested by my men around 0100 hrs on Wednesday 27/11/2024 around Eden Garden in utako area of the Federal Capital Territory, vandalising medium street light poles.
“In a separate operations, Ibrahim Aliyu, male, 19 years, from Nasarawa LGA, Kano state, and Hassan Abdullahi; 23 years, from Zaria LGA, Kaduna state, were caught in the act of vandalising gigantic street light poles along MoshoodAbiola Stadium, National Hospital junction around 2:00am on Thursday, 28/11/2024.
“The suspects are currently undergoing investigation and due diligence will be followed in ensuring that justice is served.
“I hereby restate the determination of the FCT Command towards ensuring that all Critical Infrastructure which are our common heritage are preserved under my watch.”