The Yobe State Police Command has arrested two men, Yahaya Mustapha and Bello Yakubu, for stealing electric cables in Gashua, Bade LGA.
The arrest was confirmed in a statement by Police PRO SP Dungus Abdulkarim.
Abdulkarim stated, “On April 12, 2025, at about 1:00 pm, Karasuwa Headquarters Divisional Police caught the suspects loading a large quantity of dismantled power transmission cables onto a tricycle in Waro Village, Karasuwa LGA.
“The police command is investigating the suspects and working to identify the source and perpetrators of the vandalism.
“During a patrol, the ‘B’ Divisional Police Headquarters discovered an electricity service wire hidden in an isolated area of Maisandari ward, Damaturu, suspected to have been vandalised.”
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado, reaffirmed the command’s dedication to combating crime and vandalism.
Ado called on community members to remain alert and report any suspicious persons or activities near public infrastructure.
The police commended the public for providing useful information and urged continued reporting of suspicious activities, emphasizing that public cooperation is key to protecting infrastructure.
