The Command’s spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in an announcement issued to newsmen.
He stated the suspects have been arrested in separate incidents involving the vandalism of a streetlight cable and an electricity transformer.
According to him, Aminu Musa, 38, of New Gwaram Town, was arrested at about 1:00 am on September 25, 2026, whereas allegedly chopping the armoured cable of a streetlight within the space.
He defined that the suspect, who labored as a streetlight generator operator, was taken to the police station, whereas reveals recovered from the scene have been retained as proof.
In a separate incident, the police arrested Laminu Sha’aibu, 26, of Gumusuwa Village in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area, for allegedly vandalising an electricity transformer at Maskangayu Village in Auyo LGA.
Shiisu stated the suspect was apprehended on September 29, 2026, after residents reportedly discovered him in possession of vandalised transformer coils.
He defined that police operatives rushed to the scene after receiving info that an indignant mob was about to assault the suspect.
“The suspect was rescued and taken to the nearest Primary Health Centre for medical attention, where he was treated and subsequently discharged,” he stated.
The police spokesperson additional disclosed that in interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to spending three nights dismantling the transformer with out being detected.
He stated investigations have been performed to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incidents and decide whether or not different people have been concerned.
According to him, each suspects have been charged to court docket.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, recommended residents for offering well timed info that led to the arrests.
He urged members of the general public to stay vigilant and report suspicious actions, significantly these involving electricity installations, streetlights and different public amenities.
The commissioner additionally assured residents of the Command’s dedication to defending public infrastructure and guaranteeing that these concerned in vandalism face the regulation.
