Suspected vandal nabbed with stolen Kebbi electricity cables

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a suspected vandal, Mustapha Abubakar, and recovered a large quantity of stolen electricity service cables in Bunza Local Government Area of the state. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, the recovery was made on August 25, 2026, during a police operation in the Kara area of Bunza town, following concerns over the theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure.

The police recovered 10 bundles and seven sacks of electricity service cables during the operation, as reported by the Daily Post Nigeria. The suspect was subsequently arraigned before a court. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, stated that the recovery was part of the command’s efforts to curb the theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure in the state.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the police, as per the Daily Post Nigeria.

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