The Jigawa Police Command has launched a crackdown on vandalism in the state, arresting six suspects in connection with the theft and destruction of public infrastructure.
The arrests were made in the Kazaure Local Government Area of the state, where the suspects were allegedly involved in the vandalism of streetlights, armored cable wires, and high-tension wires.
According to SP Lawan Shiisu, the command’s Public Relations Officer, the arrests were made possible through the efforts of the police and the cooperation of the local community. “We have been working tirelessly to address the issue of vandalism in the state, and these arrests are a significant step towards achieving that goal,” Shiisu said.
The first two suspects were arrested on February 26, after they were caught vandalizing a streetlight, armored cable wires, and individual conduit service wires in the Bandutsi area of the LG. The suspects, who were identified as Auwalu Abdullahi, 28, and Yusuf Abubakar, 30, were allegedly found with several pieces of vandalized equipment in their possession.
Three more suspects were arrested on February 28, after they were caught conspiring to vandalize approximately 2,000 meters of high-tension wire in the Faru and Daba villages of the same LG. The suspects, who were identified as Ibrahim Mohammed, 35, Abdullahi Hassan, 40, and Musa Ibrahim, 45, were allegedly found with several pieces of equipment, including wire cutters and pliers.
During interrogation, the suspects identified a sixth suspect, Musa Yahaya, 30, as an accomplice and the receiver of the stolen items. Yahaya, who was arrested and charged with receiving stolen goods, allegedly knew that the cable wires belonged to the government and were stolen items.
The vandalism of public infrastructure has significant consequences for the community, including the disruption of essential services and the loss of revenue for the government. “Vandalism is a serious crime that affects us all,” Shiisu said. “We urge the public to report any suspicious activity to the police and to cooperate with us in our efforts to address this issue.”
The Jigawa Police Command has been working tirelessly to address the issue of vandalism in the state. The command has increased patrols in areas prone to vandalism and has established a special task force to investigate and prosecute cases of vandalism.
The command has also been working with local communities to raise awareness about the consequences of vandalism and to encourage the public to report any suspicious activity. “We are committed to ensuring that those responsible for vandalism are brought to justice,” Shiisu said.
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