NSCDC Arrests 25-Year-Old Suspect for Vandalizing Public Utilities

The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 25-year-old suspected scavenger for allegedly vandalizing public infrastructure in Onitsha.

State Commandant Olatunde Maku confirmed the arrest on Thursday in Awka, stating that the suspect was apprehended on Tuesday at Silas Street, Fegge, in collaboration with the AVG security network in Onitsha South Local Government Area.

According to Maku, the suspect was caught demolishing parts of a drainage system to extract iron rods for resale as scrap.

He added, “On March 4, a 25-year-old man from Misau town in Bauchi State was caught destroying a drainage wall and removing iron rods with the intent to sell them as scrap. The suspect has confessed to the crime, admitting to vandalizing multiple metal objects and selling them in separate transactions to a scrap dealer.”

Maku further stated that the NSCDC’s investigation unit is still gathering evidence, and the suspect will be charged in court once investigations are complete.

The commandant also issued a stern warning to iron scavengers, commonly known as Ndi Akpakara, urging them to desist from vandalizing public and private property or face legal consequences.
NSCDC Arrests 25-Year-Old Suspect for Vandalizing Public Utilities The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 25-year-old suspected scavenger for allegedly vandalizing public infrastructure in Onitsha. State Commandant Olatunde Maku confirmed the arrest on Thursday in Awka, stating that the suspect was apprehended on Tuesday at Silas Street, Fegge, in collaboration with the AVG security network in Onitsha South Local Government Area. According to Maku, the suspect was caught demolishing parts of a drainage system to extract iron rods for resale as scrap. He added, “On March 4, a 25-year-old man from Misau town in Bauchi State was caught destroying a drainage wall and removing iron rods with the intent to sell them as scrap. The suspect has confessed to the crime, admitting to vandalizing multiple metal objects and selling them in separate transactions to a scrap dealer.” Maku further stated that the NSCDC’s investigation unit is still gathering evidence, and the suspect will be charged in court once investigations are complete. The commandant also issued a stern warning to iron scavengers, commonly known as Ndi Akpakara, urging them to desist from vandalizing public and private property or face legal consequences.
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