Police arrest vandals of solar infrastructure

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Some operatives of the FCT Police Command have reportedly apprehend two suspects allegedly involved in the vandalism of solar poles and lights, in Abuja.

According to reports,  on Aug. 17 at about 2:30 a.m., a Jabi Division patrol intercepted the suspected vandals at Kado axis damaging solar poles, cables, and lights, who upon sighting the police vehicle, attempted to flee into nearby bushes and flower gardens.

Consequently, two suspects were caught during the operation: Emmanuel Danladi, 22, of Gwarinpa, and Muhammed Hassan, 23, of Life Camp. Recovered from them were four solar light poles, one solar light, an iron shovel, two iron cutters, and two melter saws.

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However, investigation is ongoing even as the suspects supportedly confessed to their involvement in the vandalism and provided information on their accomplices and receivers of the stolen items.

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