The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested two men suspected of vandalising transformer cables and engaging in other criminal activities in the Tanke-Iledu community of Ilorin.
The suspects, identified as 20-year-old Nurah Abdullahi, popularly known as Hartabo, and 23-year-old Sherif Abdullahi, were arrested on October 5, 2026, following an intelligence tip-off and a targeted operation by NSCDC operatives.
Items recovered during the operation included vandalised transformer cables, cable insulation materials, a Bajaj motorcycle, a saw, a knife and electrical gloves.
According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, Ayoola Michael Shola, preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects may be connected to the vandalisation of electricity infrastructure in the community.
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The State Commandant, Abbas Ndah Mohammed, commended the operatives for their efforts and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure and preventing economic sabotage.
The NSCDC disclosed that investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend other individuals allegedly involved in the activities.
The suspects are expected to be charged in court after investigations are concluded and sufficient evidence is established, in accordance with the law.
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