{
  "id": 3800347,
  "title": "Police arrest suspected vandal, recover stolen electricity cables in Kebbi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/police-arrest-suspected-vandal-recover-stolen-electricity-cables-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T19:18:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/27/police-arrest-suspected-vandal-recover-stolen-electricity-cables-in-kebbi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kebbi State Police Command has apprehended a suspect involved in vandalism and theft of electricity cables in the Bunza Local Government Area. Mustapha Abubakar, the suspect, was apprehended on August 25, 2026, during a police operation in the Kara area of Bunza town. This operation was prompted by concerns over the theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure, which had disrupted electricity supply to certain communities. During the operation, police recovered 10 bundles and seven sacks of stolen electricity service cables. The suspect was subsequently brought to court, according to the state Police Command.\n\nSP Bashir Usman, the Police Public Relations Officer, stated that the recovery is part of the command's efforts to prevent the theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure in the state. He reaffirmed the command's commitment to safeguarding public infrastructure and bringing those involved in such criminal activities to justice.\n\nCP Umar M. Hadejia, the Commissioner of Police, urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.",
  "summary": "The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a suspected vandal and recovered a large quantity of stolen electricity cables in Bunza Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, identified as Mustapha Abubakar, was arrested on August 25, 2026, during a police operation in the Kara area of Bunza town. The operation followed concerns over […] Police arrest suspected vandal, recover stolen…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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