NSCDC arrests man for vandalising Jigawa bridge

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Jigawa State has arrested a 38-year-old man, Basiru Yushe’u, for allegedly vandalising a bridge’s iron wire at Bakin Gada, Auyo Local Government Area.

The Public Relations Officer, NSCDC Jigawa State Command, Badruddeen Tijjani, made a statement available to newsmen on Wednesday in Dutse, the state capital. The statement said, “The arrest was made on Friday, July 18, 2025, following a distress call received by NSCDC operatives.”

According to the statement, the suspect was apprehended at the point of attempting to sell the vandalised iron material, prompting a swift response from NSCDC operatives.

“This shows the effectiveness of the Corps’ surveillance and response mechanism,” the statement partly read.

Tijani stated that during the investigation process, the suspect confessed to the crime, stating that he was fishing when he saw the cable and used a metal hand saw to cut it off and then concealed it in a hidden place and later carried it to the scrap market.

“The suspect is currently in custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation,” he noted.

The NSCDC Command views this act as a serious threat to public safety and infrastructure development.

However, the command has issued a strong warning to individuals or groups engaging in vandalism to desist from such acts or face the full wrath of the law.

According to the statement, the NSCDC Jigawa State Commandant, Bala Bodinga, commended the officers involved in the operation, reiterating the corps’ commitment to safeguarding all critical national assets and infrastructure in the state.

The commandant also urged the public to remain vigilant and continue reporting any suspicious activity within their communities.

This, he said, would help the Corps in its efforts to prevent vandalism and other forms of crime.

Additionally, the Jigawa NSCDC stated that it is committed to ensuring that those who engage in vandalism face the consequences of their actions, warning that “vandalism is a serious crime that can have far-reaching consequences for the economy and public safety.”

The command, therefore, urged members of the general public to report any suspicious movement or activity to the Corps to protect the lives and properties of the Jigawa residents collectively.