Police Arrest 10 Suspected Vandals, Recover Cables and Solar Street Light in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested at least 10 suspected vandals in connection with the alleged destruction and theft of public infrastructure in Abuja. The operation also led to the recovery of several armoured cables and a solar street light reportedly vandalised by the suspects.

According to the police, the arrests followed investigations into recent cases of vandalism affecting public facilities in the Federal Capital Territory. Police Public Relations Officer SP Josephine Adeh said the command was continuing efforts to identify those involved and determine the full extent of the alleged activities.

The police said that on September 2, 2026, officers received information concerning suspected vandalism and subsequently began an investigation. The operation resulted in the arrest of suspects and the recovery of items believed to have been removed from public infrastructure.

Authorities said the recovered materials are being treated as evidence while investigators work to establish how the suspects allegedly operated and whether other individuals were involved. The police are also expected to determine the ownership and origin of the recovered infrastructure as the investigation progresses.

The latest arrests form part of broader efforts by security authorities to protect public infrastructure from vandalism and theft. Police said they would continue investigations and take appropriate legal action where sufficient evidence is established, while suspects remain entitled to due process.