NSCDC Arrests Vandal Nweke Wisdom for MTN Mast Theft
On October 4, 2026, operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State arrested a 24-year-old male suspect named Nweke Friday Wisdom from Izzi South LGA of Ebonyi State. The arrest occurred around 7:20 AM at Esther Obiakor Estate, Agu-Awka, following a distress call regarding a suspected vandal at an MTN mast power installation.
Commandant Maku Olatunde of the NSCDC Anambra State Command reported that the suspect was apprehended with items believed to have been stolen from the mast, including DC Cable and Armored Cable. Preliminary investigations indicated that Wisdom specializes in vandalizing telecommunication masts and stealing valuable equipment.
He has reportedly made useful confessions and will be charged in court once the investigation is complete. Commandant Olatunde reiterated the NSCDC's commitment to protecting critical national assets and infrastructure and urged the public to report any suspicious activities.
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