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Police arrest vandals targeting solar infrastructure in Abuja
Police arrest vandals targeting solar infrastructure in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
Operatives of the FCT Police Command have arrested two suspects involved in the vandalism of solar poles and lights in Abuja.
Zagazola gathered that on Aug. 17 at about 2:30 a.m., a Jabi Division patrol intercepted vandals at Kado axis damaging solar poles, cables, and lights. Upon sighting the police vehicle, the suspects attempted to flee into nearby bushes and flower gardens.
Two suspects were apprehended during the operation: Emmanuel Danladi, 22, of Gwarinpa, and Muhammed Hassan, 23, of Life Camp. Recovered from them were four solar light poles, one solar light, an iron shovel, two iron cutters, and two melter saws.
The suspects confessed to their involvement in the vandalism and provided information on their accomplices and receivers of the stolen items. Investigation is ongoing.
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