Police confirm sergeant’s arrest over Abia pipeline vandalism
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a police sergeant and 18 others for the theft of underground pipelines in Umunneochi LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-confirm-sergeants-arrest-over-abia-pipeline-vandalism/
The Abia State Police Command announced on Thursday the arrest of a police sergeant and 18 others for stealing underground pipelines along the Nkwonta axis in Umunneochi LGA. The suspects were apprehended by the Nigerian Army’s 143 Battalion during a security operation on Friday while they were loading the stolen pipeline infrastructure into a heavy-duty trailer.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps' Head of Media and Public Relations, CSC Ndukwe Agu Egwu, informed that the suspects are being profiled and will soon face court. The operation has been praised by the Executive Mayor of Isuikwuato LGA, Hon. Chinedu Ekeke, who commended the swift response and integrity of the soldiers involved.
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