Four suspects have been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), for vandalizing streetlight poles in Abuja.

The arrests followed intensified night patrols initiated by the FCT Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, in response to intelligence reports revealing that vandals had shifted to targeting streetlight poles under the cover of darkness and heavy rain.

The suspects, paraded at the Command Headquarters in Baja, were caught with stolen traffic light poles, including one medium-sized and two gigantic poles. The arrests were made at different locations during late-night operations.

Dr. Odumosu reassured FCT residents and the Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, of the Corps’ commitment to protecting national assets, emphasizing that the FCT remains a no-go area for vandals and other criminal elements. He urged perpetrators to repent or face the full force of the law.