Jigawa Police Arrest Three for Cable Theft and Vandalism
The Jigawa Police Command arrested three suspects in connection with cable vandalism and theft. On October 21, 2026, police operatives from the Guri Division apprehended 23-year-old Abdullahi Maina from Fulatari Quarters, Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State.
He was found in possession of a high-tension cable concealed in a sack at approximately 9:30 am. The police stated that the recovered cable has been taken into custody for further investigation.
Additionally, two other suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in the theft of armored cables at the Manpower Development Institute (MDI) in Dutse. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, issued a statement on October 24, 2026, confirming the arrests and indicating that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the alleged accomplices of Maina.
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