The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has
arrested eight suspects over their alleged involvement in the vandalism and
theft of streetlight infrastructure across Abuja.
The suspects were apprehended by operatives attached
to the Central Police Station during a routine anti-crime patrol within the
city centre.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT
Command, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement, identifying the
arrested individuals as Sani Musa, Ashiru Adamu, Markus Joseph, Suleman
Ibrahim, Jamilu Umar, Usman Aliyu, Uzairu Sani and Shafiu Bala.
According to Adeh, preliminary investigations suggest
that the suspects belong to a criminal gang allegedly involved in vandalising
and stealing public and private infrastructure across several parts of the FCT.
The affected areas reportedly include the Central
Business District, Maitama, Wuse, Garki and Asokoro.
During the operation, police operatives recovered five
long streetlight poles which had allegedly been cut at their bases and
suspected to have been stolen.
The police spokesperson confirmed that the recovered
items and the eight suspects remain in police custody as investigations
continue.
She added that the suspects would be charged to court
upon the conclusion of investigations.
The FCT Police Command has urged residents to remain
vigilant and promptly report suspicious individuals or activities to the
nearest police station.
Residents can also contact the Command through its
emergency lines: 08032003913 and 08061581938.
The Command reiterated the importance of public
cooperation in tackling criminal activities and protecting public
infrastructure across the nation's capital.
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