The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Adamawa State Command, has paraded two suspects arrested over the alleged vandalism of critical electricity infrastructure along the 33KV Hong–Garaha network line.
The suspects, identified as 29-year-old Kukuya Yakubu and 30-year-old Rabiu Haruna, were arrested on Saturday, August 22, 2026, by operatives of the NSCDC Hong Division following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected vandals operating in the area.
Preliminary investigations by the Corps indicated that the suspects were allegedly involved in the vandalism of about 500 metres of 150mm Aluminium Conductor Cable (ACC) along the 33KV Hong–Garaha electricity network.
According to the NSCDC, the suspects were allegedly preparing to sell the vandalised cables to scavengers for financial gain before they were apprehended by security operatives.
The Commandant of NSCDC in Adamawa State, Nasiru Saleh, said the arrest demonstrated the Corps’ continued commitment to protecting critical national assets and infrastructure from vandalism and other criminal activities capable of disrupting essential services.
Saleh warned vandals, scavengers and other individuals involved in the illegal removal, purchase or disposal of critical infrastructure to desist from such activities, stressing that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
He said the two suspects remained in NSCDC custody for further investigation and would be prosecuted upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Commandant commended officers and personnel of the Hong Division for their vigilance, professionalism and prompt response to credible intelligence that led to the arrest.
He assured residents that the Command would continue to intensify surveillance and intelligence-led operations across Adamawa State to safeguard critical national assets.
The NSCDC also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or activities around electricity installations and other critical infrastructure to the nearest NSCDC office.