Police recover stolen electricity cables in Kebbi, arrest suspect

The Kebbi State Police Command has recovered a large quantity of stolen electricity service cables and arrested a suspected vandal, Mustapha Abubakar, in Bunza Local Government Area of the state.

The recovery was made on August 25, 2026, during a police operation in the Kara area of Bunza town, following concerns over the persistent theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure in the area.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, police operatives recovered 10 bundles and seven sacks of electricity service cables during the operation.

The statement quoted the police as saying that the vandalism of electricity infrastructure had “plunged several communities into darkness” and disrupted electricity supply to residents.

It said the suspect, Mustapha Abubakar, was arrested in connection with the recovered cables and subsequently arraigned before a court.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, said the command remained determined to protect critical national assets and bring those responsible for their theft and destruction to justice.

Hadejia said, “The Command will continue to dismantle the activities of individuals and criminal networks responsible for the theft and vandalism of critical national infrastructure.”

He added, “Perpetrators of these criminal acts will face the full weight of the law,” while urging residents to support the police by providing timely information on suspicious activities.

The CP appealed to members of the public to report suspicious movements or activities through 09039911876 or 07081974395, assuring them that “all information will be treated with strict confidentiality.”