Five persons apprehended for vandalising transmission lines in Benue
Security operatives in Benue State have arrested five individuals suspected of vandalising critical electricity transmission lines. The suspects were reportedly caught during a coordinated operation after residents in the affected area raised alarms over repeated disruptions in power supply. Authorities say the vandalism caused major damage to infrastructure, leading to outages and additional repair costs […]
Man arrested for vandalising high-tension cables in FCT
Police operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested a man for vandalising high-tension electricity cables in one of the city’s suburbs. The suspect, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, was reportedly caught in the act by security personnel during a routine patrol. According to authorities, the man had already cut a significant portion […]
No cover for traditional rulers fuelling unrest – Rivers Sole Administrator warns
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has warned that his government will not support any traditional rulers who cause problems or unrest in the state. He made this clear during a recent meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers held in Port Harcourt. In a statement from the Office […]
Hoodlums vandalize major gas pipeline in Bayelsa
A group of hoodlums, believed to be oil thieves, recently damaged the Ogboinbiri/Obiobi 24-inch gas pipeline in Bayelsa State. The pipeline, which was previously managed by the Nigerian Agip Oil Company, is now under the ownership of Oando Plc. The pipeline runs between Angiama and Angiamagbene in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. The Bayelsa State […]
Officers involved in IKEDC invasion and assault of staff will be sanctioned – NAF
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched an investigation into the actions of its personnel who stormed the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) headquarters in Lagos. On Thursday, March 6, Air Force officers entered the IKEDC office in response to the disconnection of electricity at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja. During the invasion, […]
NSCDC arrests 17 suspected vandals in Yobe
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 17 people for allegedly vandalizing telecom masts and power installations in Yobe State. The arrest was made by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, led by Commandant AS Dandaura. According to a statement by NSCDC spokesperson Afolabi Babawale, the operation followed a directive from NSCDC […]
NSCDC Arrests 7 Suspects For Vandalising Drainages, Manholes In FCT
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) recently arrested seven individuals for vandalizing essential infrastructure in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The arrests were made after the suspects were caught in the act of damaging and stealing important materials such as manhole covers and drainage parts. Olusola Odumosu, the Corps Commandant in charge of […]
TCN and NSA Collaborate to Restore Power in Northern Nigeria After Week-long Outage
For over a week, Northern Nigeria has been dealing with a major power outage due to the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line, a critical route supplying electricity to major cities like Kaduna and Kano. To tackle this, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has joined forces with the Office of the National Security Adviser […]
Police Arrest Vandal and Recover 95 Stolen Rail Track Parts in Bauchi
In a significant breakthrough in the fight against vandalism, the Bauchi State Police have arrested a suspect linked to the theft of vital railway components. The arrest of 29-year-old Heli Hassan marks an important step in addressing the growing concerns surrounding the safety of railway infrastructure in Nigeria. The incident began when members of the […]
Anambra State Takes Action Against Scavengers: New Ban and Legal Measures
Anambra State has put a stop to scavengers who collect iron scraps, known locally as “iron condemn,” due to their disruptive and illegal activities. These scavengers have been involved in stealing metal from public services, private properties, and causing damage to essential infrastructure. Paul Nwosu, the Commissioner for Information, explained that these scavengers have negatively […]