NSCDC Arrests Two Suspects for Cable Vandalism in Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, arrested two suspects, Nurah Abdullahi, 20, known as Hartabo, and Sherif Abdullahi, 23, on October 5, 2026. This action was taken following credible intelligence regarding their involvement in the vandalization of transformer cables and other criminal activities in the Tanke-Iledu community of Ilorin, the state capital.

The operation led by the command's operatives resulted in the recovery of several items, including vandalized transformer cables, a Bajaj motorcycle, a saw, a knife, and electrical gloves. Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects are linked to the vandalization of electricity infrastructure in the area.

Commandant Abbas Ndah Mohammed praised the operatives for their professionalism and commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure. He assured residents that the NSCDC would continue intelligence-led operations to combat such criminal activities and warned vandals to cease their actions.

The suspects will be charged to court after investigations are concluded.