Police recover stolen electricity cables in Kebbi, arrest suspect

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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.

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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 in the area.

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According to a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, police operatives recovered 10 bundles and seven sacks of electricity service cables during the operation.

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The statement quoted the police as saying that the vandalism of electricity infrastructure had “plunged several communities into darkness” and disrupted electricity supply to residents.

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It said the suspect, Mustapha Abubakar, was arrested in connection with the recovered cables and subsequently arraigned before a court.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, said the command remained determined to protect critical national assets and bring those responsible for their theft and destruction to justice.

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Hadejia said, “The Command will continue to dismantle the activities of individuals and criminal networks responsible for the theft and vandalism of critical national infrastructure.”

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He added, “Perpetrators of these criminal acts will face the full weight of the law,” while urging residents to support the police by providing timely information on suspicious activities.

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The CP appealed to members of the public to report suspicious movements or activities through 09039911876 or 07081974395, assuring them that “all information will be treated with strict confidentiality.”

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