Gombe Police Catch Man Stealing Electric Cables

The Gombe State Police have arrested a 29-year-old man named Ahijo Boyi. He is accused of vandalizing and stealing high-tension electricity cables in the state.

Police also found four rolls of stolen high-tension cables with him. The police shared this information in a statement on Monday in Gombe.

DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the police spokesperson, said Boyi was caught on October 31, 2026, around 9 am. He was arrested during a patrol, with help from local community members.

Abdullahi mentioned that the four rolls of cables were seized from Boyi during the operation.

Initial investigations showed that the cables were taken from a high-tension electricity line. This line runs from the 301 Army Artillery Regiment to the Gona area of Gombe State.

The spokesperson said that Boyi admitted during questioning that he worked with three others. Those accomplices are still on the run.

The Commissioner of Police in Gombe, CP Umar Chuso, praised the police and the community for their teamwork. This cooperation led to the arrest and recovery of the stolen items.

Chuso promised that the police would continue to protect important national infrastructure. He encouraged residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.

The commissioner said, "The Command remains committed to protecting critical national infrastructure."

Police are still investigating the case and are working hard to catch the other suspects who escaped.