NSCDC Arrests Two Over AEDC Cable Theft In Abuja

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has arrested two males suspected of stealing high-tension electrical energy cables belonging to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in Kwali Area Council.

The suspects, recognized as Mustapha Yusuf, 40, from Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, and Usman Mohammed, 50, from Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, have been arrested by the command’s anti-vandal operatives following intelligence from native vigilantes.

The FCT Command Public Relations Officer, DSC Monica Ojobi, disclosed this in an announcement on Tuesday, including that 4 rolls of high-tension electrical cables have been recovered in the course of the operation.

According to the assertion, Yusuf allegedly instructed investigators that he belonged to a three-man gang concerned in cable theft, with two different members nonetheless at giant.

He stated he deliberate to promote the recovered cables to a purchaser in Gwagwalada and admitted collaborating in three earlier cable theft operations.

Yusuf additionally alleged that the stolen cables have been offered to a purchaser who weighed them on a scale, whereas his boss, who continues to be at giant, paid him between N4,000 and N5,000 for every operation.

Mohammed, who described himself as an expert driver, allegedly admitted collaborating in three profitable cable theft operations and stated he was arrested throughout a fourth try.

He additional alleged that an confederate recognized as Biyu and a safety officer serving in Gwagwalada, whose identify was withheld, helped facilitate the operations.

Mohammed claimed that he often offered the stolen cables for N50,000.

The assertion stated preliminary investigations prompt that the suspects have been linked to a syndicate concerned in cable theft inside and outdoors the FCT.

It additionally recognized a person named Titus as an alleged member of the group who stays at giant.

The command stated investigations have been ongoing to find Titus and different suspected members of the syndicate and set up their roles within the alleged offences.

The FCT NSCDC Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, stated the cable theft had plunged components of Kwali Area Council into darkness.

He directed intelligence officers and personnel answerable for defending vital nationwide property and infrastructure to accentuate efforts to find the fleeing suspects.

The command urged residents to offer credible data to safety companies to assist stop additional assaults on public infrastructure.