{
  "id": 4707610,
  "title": "Police arrest four, recover generators stolen from INEC office in Kebbi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/police-arrest-four-recover-generators-stolen-from-inec-office-in-kebbi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T20:11:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/31/police-arrest-four-recover-generators-stolen-from-inec-office-in-kebbi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kebbi State Police have apprehended four individuals in connection with a break-in at an INEC office in Jega Local Government Area, resulting in the theft of six generators. One of the generators had already been dismantled for scrap before its recovery. The arrests were made following separate operations targeting government property theft and cable vandalism. The command's spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed the details in a statement, citing separate operations that led to the four arrests and the recovery of the generators. Additionally, on August 28, 2026, police apprehended 24-year-old Aliyu Muhammed with bundles of aluminum cables in Jega LGA. Muhammed confessed to conspiring to vandalize and steal cables, leading to the arrest of Yusuf Dudduke as well. The total number of suspects arrested in the two incidents now stands at six, and they are currently in custody, awaiting charges. The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, cautioned that vandalism and theft of critical infrastructure and government property would result in severe penalties. He urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.",
  "summary": "The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged breaking and entering into the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, office in Jega Local Government Area, where six generators were stolen. The command also recovered all six generators, although one had already been dismantled into scrap parts for sale. The command’s spokesperson, SP […] Police arrest four,…",
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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."
}