Adamawa police apprehend three for transformer theft

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three individuals for allegedly vandalizing and stealing transformer cables in Wuro Dole, located in the Girei Local Government Area.  

SP Suleiman Nguroje, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Monday in Yola, the state capital. According to Nguroje, the suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence from a reliable source, which led to their capture.

The stolen cables were essential for supplying electricity to parts of Girei, and their theft had disrupted power in the affected areas. Authorities have assured the public that investigations are ongoing and that efforts are being made to curb such criminal activities.

The suspects, Rabiu Ali (28), Muhammad Musa (42), and Abubakar Usman (18), all male, allegedly conspired with three others who remain at large.

They allegedly vandalised the transformer and removed armoured cables with the intent of making wrongful personal gains.

Nguroje added that the arrested suspects would be charged in court upon completion of the investigation.

The state Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, commended the Girei Divisional Police Officer and his team for their effective policing efforts.

He directed the Deputy Commissioner in charge of CID to take over the investigation and track down the fleeing suspects.

The CP urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity around electrical transformers for immediate action.