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NSCDC Arrests Seven in Abuja for Vandalism
NSCDC Arrests Seven in Abuja for Vandalism
By: Michael
Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested seven vandals of critical national infrastructure in Abuja in an effort to put an end to recent attacks on critical national assets and infrastructure in the nations capital city.
Speaking during a parade in Abuja, the Commandant of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Olusola Odumosu said the intensified surveillance by his command led to the arrest of five vandals along Constitution Avenue, Central Area at the weekend.
He noted that the arrest came after the men of the Command laid ambush for the vandals who came in the dead of the night to destroy and remove the manhole covers and armoured cables around the Constitution Avenue, Central area, Abuja, while describing the constant vandalism of infrastructure in the FCT as inhuman and an act of wickedness.
Odumosu said: “This is absolutely unacceptable, it is barbaric and evil, and it must stop immediately because we are not backing down on our quest to bring an end to this ugly trend.
“If they have decided not to repent, we will continue to change tactics and re-strategize until we are able to bring this menace of vandalism to an end.”
He disclosed that the suspects arrested are Nafiu Ibrahim, 19 years old, Shefiu Sadiq, 21 years old, Yahaya Musbau, 24 years old, Mohanzam Muktar, 20 years old Yunusa Ma’ aruf Male, 19 years old.
He said exhibits recovered from them are two manhole covers, underground Armoured Cables, two diggers and a Toyota Carina and a Toyota Corolla cars the vandals kept on standby to evacuate their loot.
Odumosu said also arrested for vandalizing concrete reinforcement iron rods for drainage along the Presidential Villa are; Haruna Yahaya, 20 years old, and Haliru Sanusi, 22 years old.
He re-emphasized the need for the regulation of the pantaker markets into the FCT, noting that if there are no ready buyers, vandals will not indulge in vandalism, appealing to the government to promulgate stiffer penalties for vandals to keep off and serve as a deterrent to others.
He also appealed to residents of the FCT to synergise with the Command in ensuring the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure through credible intelligence as the input of residents of the FCT is very essential in combating this despicable acts of Vandalism.
Odumosu disclosed that the suspects are currently undergoing investigations and due diligence will be followed to ensure that justices is served.
NSCDC Arrests Seven in Abuja for Vandalism
Lifeless new born baby found in a pit Monguno IDP camp, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
The Borno State Police Command has launched an investigation into the suspected infanticide of a newborn whose lifeless body was discovered in a pit toilet at the Kuya Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Monguno.
Zagazola gathered reliably that the incident occurred on April 24, 2025, at about 0630hrs when the camp chairman, Faki Isa, reported the discovery. The newborn’s body was found in the toilet, and it is believed the baby may have been abandoned there by an unknown woman.
A team of investigators visited the scene, and the body was taken to the General Hospital Monguno, where it was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. The corpse was later released to the Kuya IDP Camp chairman for burial.
No arrests have been made so far, but the investigation is ongoing with efforts to trace the individual responsible for the crime.
Lifeless new born baby found in a pit Monguno IDP camp, Borno
Herder killed, 40 cows rustled in Taraba village
By Zagazola Makama
A 30-year-old herder, Muazu Anaruwa, was killed and 40 cows rustled by suspected bandits in Kogon Dutse village, Old Muri district of Taraba State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident, which occurred on April 22, came to light after Muazu’s father, Alhaji Audu Anaruwa, reported that his son had gone out to graze their cattle but failed to return home.
Police operative later discovered Muazu’s body in the grazing area, bearing what appeared to be a bullet wound, while all the livestock were missing.
Local sources described the attack as a case of banditry and cattle rustling. The body of the deceased was evacuated to the Primary Healthcare Centre in Andami, where a medical officer confirmed his death.
He has since been buried according to Islamic rites.
Police say efforts are ongoing within the local security network, including hunters and vigilantes, to track the perpetrators and recover the stolen cattle.
Herder killed, 40 cows rustled in Taraba village
Police raids lead to arrest of 104 suspects in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
Police operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) carried out successful raids across multiple criminal hotspots on April 23, resulting in the arrest of 104 suspects.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the coordinated operation involved officers from Karshi, Kubwa, Kabusa, Nyanya, Lugbe, Utako, Maitama, Apo, Mpape, Karmo, Tungan Maje, and G/Lada Divisions.
During the raids, authorities recovered cutlasses, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, and illicit drugs.
The arrested suspects, who have been profiled, are currently in custody, undergoing screening and interrogation. Those found to be involved in criminal activities will be charged to court.
Police raids lead to arrest of 104 suspects in Abuja
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