FCT Police Arrest Eight Suspects Over Alleged Streetlight Vandalism In Abuja

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested eight suspects over alleged vandalism and theft of streetlight infrastructure in Abuja.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the suspects were apprehended by officers 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, identified the arrested individuals as Sani Musa, Ashiru Adamu, Markus Joseph, Suleman Ibrahim, Jamilu Umar, Usman Aliyu, Uzairu Sani and Shafiu Bala.

Adeh disclosed that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects allegedly belonged to a criminal gang involved in the vandalism and theft of public and private infrastructure across several parts of the FCT.

The areas reportedly affected by the group’s activities include the Central Business District, Maitama, Wuse, Garki and Asokoro.

Following the arrests, police operatives reportedly recovered five long streetlight poles, which had been cut at their bases and were suspected to have been stolen.

The suspects and recovered exhibits remain in police custody as investigations continue. The command stated that the suspects would be charged before a court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

Meanwhile, the police have called on residents of the FCT 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 on 08032003913 and 08061581938 to provide information that could assist security operatives in preventing crime and protecting public infrastructure.