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NSCDC arrests 22-year-old over cable vandalism in Gombe

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October 23, 2026

The NSCDC in Gombe arrested a 22-year-old over alleged cable vandalism and recovered 968.4 metres of abandoned power transmission cable

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 22-year-old man, Abdulrahman Ali, over the alleged vandalism of an armoured electricity cable supplying the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited depot in Gombe State.

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The corps also recovered 968.4 metres of aluminium power transmission conductor cables allegedly abandoned by suspected vandals in Lubo-Zambuk, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of the state.

The Gombe State Commandant of the NSCDC, Mohammed Usman, disclosed the developments on Friday while briefing journalists on the command’s recent operations against vandalism and other criminal activities.

Usman said Ali, a resident of Tudun Wada, Pantami, Gombe, allegedly conspired with another suspect, who remains at large, to vandalise the armoured cable along Bauchi Road on October 16, 2026.

According to the commandant, the suspects sold the cable for ₦100,000 and spent the proceeds on personal needs.

He said Ali was arrested in Gombe while allegedly attempting to flee the state, following intelligence gathered by the corps’ Department of Intelligence and Investigation.

In a separate operation, NSCDC operatives from the Anti-Vandal Unit, working with the Lubo Community Security Committee, intercepted suspected vandals along the Lubo-Zambuk axis on October 12.

Usman said the suspects fled when they were intercepted, abandoning 968.4 metres of aluminium power transmission conductor cables.

“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects,” he said.

The commandant also disclosed that the corps had arrested a 21-year-old man, Idris Mohammed, over the alleged killing of Usman Jibrin Isah in Kwami Gari, Kwami Local Government Area.

He said the incident occurred on September 12, 2026, after a minor disagreement between the suspect and the deceased at a park in Kwami.

According to Usman, the disagreement escalated into a physical confrontation. He said the deceased struck Mohammed with a stick, while Mohammed allegedly stabbed him with a pair of scissors, resulting in his death.

Usman added that NSCDC personnel arrested the suspect shortly after the incident.

He said investigations into the three cases were ongoing and that the suspects would be charged in court after the investigations were concluded.

The commandant reaffirmed the corps’ commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure and safeguarding lives and property across Gombe State.

In a related development, the NSCDC Kano State Command recovered 50 stolen railway sleeper clips and arrested two suspects over alleged theft and vandalism of railway materials in Kanwa Village, Madobi Local Government Area.

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The Kano State Commandant, Mohammed Agalama, announced the arrests during a briefing, describing the operation as a response to the suspected theft and vandalism of railway infrastructure.

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Nasarawa Police Launch Forest Offensive Against Bandits

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2 days ago

October 21, 2026

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Nasarawa police operation targets kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers in forest hideouts, with tactical teams deployed across three sectors.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation targeting bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal groups operating in forests across the state.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Mohammed, flagged off the exercise in Lafia on Wednesday, October 21, before leading officers towards Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.

Mohammed said the operation followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening security and restoring lasting peace across Nasarawa State.

He disclosed that tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives had been deployed to identified security flashpoints and forest corridors considered vulnerable to criminal activity.

According to the police commissioner, the operation is expected to continue until the end of December, with officers instructed to carry out their duties professionally and comply strictly with the rules of engagement.

To improve coordination and coverage, the command has divided the state into three operational sectors.

Sector A, covering the Lafia zone, is headed by ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58 in Lafia. Sector B, covering the Akwanga zone, is led by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38 in Akwanga.

Sector C, which covers the Keffi zone, is under ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69 in Toto.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across the three sectors to support the dismantling of criminal camps and improve the effectiveness of the operation.

Mohammed urged residents to assist the security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.

He assured the public that information supplied to the police would be treated confidentially and encouraged residents to remain law-abiding while continuing their legitimate activities.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property as the operation gets underway.

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The success of the Nasarawa police operation will depend on effective intelligence gathering, coordination among security teams and cooperation from local communities. The command has yet to disclose details of arrests, weapons recovered or other operational results.