Protest: NSCDC arrests 12 suspected vandals in Abuja

Wed, Aug 7, 2024
By editor
2 MIN READ

Security

THE Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 12 persons for allegedly vandalising Critical National Asset and Infrastructure (CNAI) in Abuja during the nationwide protest.

The Spokesperson, FCT Command of the NSCDC, Mr Samuel Idoko, who made this  known  in a statement,  said that the suspects were arrested between Monday and Wednesday.

Idoko said that three of the suspects were arrested while attempting to vandalise some infrastructure at the Moshood Abiola Stadium.

“Another four suspects were arrested while vandalising street lights within the suburbs and city centre 

“One scavenger was also arrested in the citycentre, while four others were arrested in Kuje while vandalising an electrical installation,” he said.

Meanwhile,  the  FCT Commandant of the NSCDC, Dr Olusola Odumosu, had earlier warned all miscreants and mischief makers to stay away from all CNAI in the territory.

Odumosu said that anyone caught destroying public properties would be  made to face the full wrath of the law.

He appealed to residents to always alert the NSCDC and other security agencies of attempts by criminals to vandalise national assets, adding that every Nigerian is a stakeholder in the protection of CNAI.

The Commandant,  after monitoring the security situation in the FCT, urged residents to go about their businesses without fear of security threats.(NAN)

A.I

Aug. 7, 2024

Tags:


FCT gets new controller of corrections 

THE Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has appointed a new Controller, Mr Olatubosun Ajibogun to head its Federal Capital Territory (FCT)...

Read More
Tackling illicit arms proliferation requires strong legal framework – NSA

THE National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, says effective arms control requires strong legal framework, enduring partnerships, continuous training,...

Read More
Customs  seize 2179kg pangolin scales in Kano

THE Kano/Jigawa command of the Nigeria Customs Service has seized 2,179 kilograms of pangolin scales in a joint enforcement operation...

Read More