The Kebbi State Police Command has recovered a large quantity of stolen electricity service cables and arrested a suspected vandal, Mustapha Abubakar, in Bunza Local Government Area of the state.
The recovery was made on August 25, 2026, during a police operation in the Kara area of Bunza town following concerns over the persistent theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, operatives recovered 10 bundles and seven sacks of electricity service cables during the operation.
The police said the vandalism of electricity infrastructure had “plunged several communities into darkness” and disrupted power supply to residents.
The statement said Abubakar was arrested in connection with the recovered cables and subsequently arraigned before a court.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, said the command remained committed to protecting critical national infrastructure and bringing those responsible for its theft and destruction to justice.
“The Command will continue to dismantle the activities of individuals and criminal networks responsible for the theft and vandalism of critical national infrastructure,” Hadejia said.
He warned that perpetrators would face the full weight of the law and urged residents to provide timely information about suspicious activities.
The commissioner appealed to members of the public to report suspicious movements or activities through 09039911876 or 07081974395, assuring them that all information would be treated confidentially.