NSCDC Adamawa State command parades suspect vandalizing transformer
By Babangida Galleon
In a significant development, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Adamawa State Command, under the leadership of Commandant Ibrahim Mainasara, has paraded one Auwal Sale, a 24-year-old male, indigene of Gombi LGA and resident of Sangere FUTY, Girei LGA, for his involvement in the vandalization of a public transformer and siphoning of insulating oil.
The suspect was apprehended by the special anti-vandal squad of the Corps during a surveillance operation targeting critical national assets and infrastructure, which is a core mandate of the organization.
A statement signed by the image maker of the command, DSC Nyako Amidu Baba, explained that at the time of arrest, the suspect was found in possession of 10 jerrycans of 25 liters, with four already filled with insulation oil, commonly known as transformer oil at the crime scene, Sangere FUTY.
According to the statement, Investigations revealed that the principal suspect, who is known as Daddy, managed to escape and is currently at large.
Further inquiries have indicated that an individual referred to as Alhaji, a resident of Song LGA, is involved in purchasing the stolen product.
It added that efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining suspects and bring them to justice.
The command therefore appealed to the general public to support its efforts by providing valuable information that will aid in the fight against the vandalization of public infrastructure in the state and the country at large as it remains committed to protecting and preserving Nigeria’s critical assets and infrastructure.
