The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory Command, has arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged vandalism and theft of electrical cables and other installations in Abuja.

The arrests followed separate intelligence-led operations in Abaji, Kubwa and the Wuye axis of the Federal Capital Territory, according to the command.

The FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, disclosed the arrests while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

Suspect Arrested Over High-Tension Cables in Abaji

In the first operation, NSCDC operatives arrested 44-year-old Mammed Nuhu around the residential quarters in Abaji over the alleged unlawful possession and storage of high-tension aluminium conductor cables suspected to have been removed from critical electricity infrastructure.

According to the command, Nuhu allegedly told investigators that two men had brought the cables to him for safekeeping pending their sale.

The two individuals were still at large, while efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend them.

The recovered exhibits included bundles of high-tension aluminium conductor cables.

Two Suspects Arrested Over School Cable Theft

In a separate operation in Kubwa, operatives arrested two men over the alleged vandalism and theft of electrical installation cables at Government Secondary School, popularly known as Black and White Secondary School.

One of the suspects, identified as Amos Makama, allegedly gained access to the school in the evening and cut electrical wires inside the building.

The command said Makama remained on the premises until around midnight before attempting to escape with the stolen materials by climbing a fence, when he was apprehended.

During questioning, he allegedly identified Ibrahim Mohammed as the intended buyer of the cables, claiming that Mohammed had paid ₦35,000 in advance.

NSCDC operatives reportedly contacted the alleged buyer under the guise of arranging a sale and arrested him when he arrived at the agreed meeting point.

The command said both suspects allegedly admitted involvement in the business since 2024.

Items recovered included electrical installation cables, cut pieces of power cables, a pair of pliers, a screwdriver and other items suspected to have been used in the operation.

Suspected Armoured Cable Vandal Arrested in Wuye

The third operation followed information from a local vigilante group about suspicious activities near Berger Roundabout along the Wuye axis.

An NSCDC operative attached to the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Department responded to the report at about 10:30 p.m. on October 20, 2026.

The operation led to the arrest of Suleiman Jafaru, 20, who was allegedly excavating armoured cables along the roadside.

Police said armoured cables and a digging tool were recovered at the scene.

Preliminary investigations indicated that two other individuals were allegedly involved in the operation but escaped before they could be arrested. Their identities and whereabouts had yet to be established.

NSCDC Warns Against Vandalism of Public Infrastructure

Odumosu condemned the alleged vandalism, warning that the theft of electrical installations undermines public safety and disrupts electricity services.

He said the cost of replacing stolen cables and repairing damaged infrastructure diverts resources that could otherwise be used to improve services for residents.

The commandant also warned that individuals who knowingly purchase stolen electrical materials could face investigation alongside those accused of removing them.

He urged residents, community leaders, traders, scrap-metal dealers and commercial transport operators to report suspicious activities around electricity installations to the appropriate authorities.

Investigations Continue

The NSCDC said investigations into the separate incidents were ongoing, with efforts being made to apprehend the fleeing suspects and identify other individuals who may be connected to the alleged crimes.

The allegations against the arrested suspects have not been established in court.