The Anambra State Police Command has announced the arrest of nine suspected vandals of electricity installations and equipment.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, the gang members were arrested in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state, after they used a heavy equipment to destroy an electric mast.
The police spokesperson, in a statement he issued Awka, the state capital, stated that the syndicate consists of one female and eight males.
Ikenga disclosed that the police also recovered the following suspected to be stolen and abandoned vehicles. They are Lexus ES 350 (black colour) with Reg.no: Lagos AKD 495 HU, Toyota Camry (Grey Colour) with Registration Number Lagos: JJJ 653 HW.
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His words, “On 15/1/2023 by 3:am, police operatives in conjunction with the vigilante group members, acting on credible information at New Site, Ikpo Urueze Land, Oba, Idemili south, arrested nine persons.
“The suspects include: Amara Nneji ‘f’ 39 years, Kinsley Iwuozo ‘m’ 50 yrs, Romanus Dim ‘m’ 40 yrs, Abuchi Onuoha ‘m’ 29 yrs, Chukwudi Eke ‘m’ 39 yrs, Ikechukwu Eze ‘m’ 44 yrs, Ukpe Monday ‘m’ 40 yrs, Bartholomew Anugwueje ‘m’ 45 yrs, Ikenna Christopher ‘m’ 28 yrs.
“The security operatives recovered a truck containing, seven welding machines, some irons, and other sophisticated equipment after they vandalized the electricity power line mast in the above-mentioned location.
“They (suspects) all confessed to the level of their involvement in the act. They shall be charged to court, on the conclusion of the investigations.
“Given the above, the Command invites anyone or group looking for any of the vehicles as highlighted above, to come to the Office of the Command Public Relations Officer, Awka with valid proof/evidence of ownership of such vehicles for verification and possible collection.”