FCT : NSCDC Arrest 3 Suspected Vandals

In a dogged move to combat vandalism of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) during the yuletide, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, FCT Command, has arrested three (3) suspected vandals around the National Stadium by the National Hospital, Constitution Avenue, Abuja.

A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Monica Ojobi says the suspects were apprehended while arranging the vandalized items to cart them away to an unknown destination.

It states that the arrest was made by the Tactical Squad of the CNAI department of the Command on routine patrol during the yelutide to ensure safety of residents, security of lives and protection of Infrastructure in the FCT.

The suspects are; Abdulsalam Aminu, Male, 25 years old from Ingawa LGA, Katsina state, Mustapha Sale, Male, 26 years old from Ingawa LGA of Katsina state and Suleiman Sani, Male, 19 years old also from Ingawa LGA, Katsina state.

According to the statement, exhibits recovered from them included Road crash barriers of different sizes and one sledgehammer stressing that Investigation of the three suspects is on going and the outcome will determine their culpability and the appropriate legal action that will follow.

Commenting on the arrest, the FCT Commandant Dr Olusola Odumosu said, the command was determined to bring to an end the activities of vandals in the FCT.

“We are aware that these criminals always take advantage of festive seasons to perpetrate their heinous acts, thats the reason we mounted guard waiting for them in order to beat them to their game.

“It is disheartening that Government’s effort to provide essential infrastructure to make life meaningful is being jettisoned by some unscrupulous elements busy vandalizing these assets for their own selfish gains, and this must be stopped.

“It is our responsibility to protect critical infrastructure and amenities such as crash barriers, roads, bridges, manhole covers, telecommunication and power installations, among others, and we will not relent in our efforts to protect these National Assets from these criminals”, Odumosu stated.

The FCT NSCDC Boss, maintained that the Command is poised to provide protection for all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure under their purview, come rain, come shine.

He warned criminal elements in the territory to desist from sabotaging the efforts of government or be ready to face the full weight of the law, adding that, disobedience to the law especially theft and vandalism of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure will not be treated with levity.

The Commandant, also urged FCT residents to assists the Corps with vital intelligence and information to help them deliver on their mandate and rid the FCT of criminals and vandals.

PR/Nkiruka Njemanze