Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), Kano State Command, says it has detained five suspects in the state for alleged vandalism and theft.
The Command’s Spokesman, SC Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday in Kano.
He said the suspects :Abdulbasi Usman,19, Yahaya Isa,20, Abubakar Sadiq-Abdullahi 20, all residents of Unguwar Rimi, Kano and Adamu Murtala,20, of Unguwa Uku Quarters Kano.
The suspects were arrested for allegedly vandalizing and stealing properties belonging to Government Secondary School Unguwar Rimi and GSS Unguwa Uku in Tarauni local government.
“They stole roofing sheets, iron rods, iron buckets, 20 three-seater cushion chairs, mats, 7 windows and two ceiling fans among other items.
“Important documents, including teaching and learning materials, were also not spared by the vandals.
“An attempt is being made to recover the items sold to a receiver, who is also in NSCDC custody,” he said.
The fifth suspect, Alasan Inusa, 17, of Gidan Tela, PRP, Dambatta Local government Kano, was apprehended by the Corps after vandalizing and stealing electric pole equipment at PRP, Dambatta.
He said the exhibits recovered include six insulators, a 3-meter aluminum cable, and different varieties of nuts and brass.
Idris-Abdullahi said investigation into the case has been completed and the suspects will be charged to court.
He reiterated NSCDC’s unwavering commitment, under the State Commandant, Shafi’u Abdulmumin, to safeguarding lives and critical national assets and infrastructure in the state.