Kano NSCDC arrests man for stealing transformer parts

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kano State has caught a man suspected of vandalizing a transformer. This happened in Janguza, which is in Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State.

A statement released on Thursday by the command's Public Relations Officer, SC Ibrahim Abdullahi, named the suspect as Abubakar Abdullahi. He is 30 years old and hails from Malumfashi Local Government Area in Katsina State. He was arrested at a checkpoint on Gwarzo Road.

According to the statement, NSCDC operatives nabbed the suspect early in the morning at around 0330 hours. He was trying to hide stolen electrical parts in a bag to avoid being caught after vandalizing a transformer.

The items taken from him included 16 metres of 300mm² armoured cable, six pieces of 300mm² cable, a pair of pliers, a screwdriver, and a knife. The components of the damaged transformer, along with 25 litres of oil, are believed to be worth about N2 million.

The statement said, "The suspect has reportedly confessed to committing the offence and is currently in the custody of the Corps for further investigation and subsequent prosecution in accordance with the law."

Commandant Mohammed Hassan Agalama, the head of the Corps in the state, emphasized their dedication to safeguarding important national assets and infrastructure from vandalism and economic sabotage.

He also warned those involved in damaging public property to stop their illegal actions. He encouraged the public to keep giving useful and timely information to security agencies to improve the protection of public utilities and essential services.