Seven suspects were detained and charged on Friday in connection with vandalism of important national assets, electricity infrastructure, livestock rustling, and rape of a minor, according to the Benue State command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
During a parade of suspects in Makurdi, the state capital, the command spokesperson, DSC. Michael Ejelikwu, said that the command achieved the three-year conviction of one Peter Akpauwe, who is currently serving a sentence at the correctional institution for raping a minor.
Similarly, Ejelikwu stated that four of the suspects, led by one Monday Nwoaba, were captured vandalising transformers and cables in the Okpokwu Local Government Area (LGA).
He added that one Jacob Iordepuu of the Kwande LGA was also arrested in connection with cattle rustling from herdsmen in October.