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FCT police arrest eight suspected vandals, recover streetlight poles

Vanguard News November 09, 2026 8 views
FCT police arrest eight suspected vandals, recover streetlight poles

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FCT Police Arrest Eight Suspected Vandals, Recover Streetlight Poles

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested eight suspected members of a vandalism gang and recovered five stolen streetlight poles in Abuja.

The arrests were made during a routine anti-crime operation in the city centre, according to the police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh.

SP Adeh revealed that preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are allegedly involved in the vandalism and theft of public and private infrastructure across the FCT. The affected areas include the Central Business District, Maitama, Wuse, Garki, and Asokoro.

The suspects are currently in police custody and will be charged to court upon the completion of investigations.

Residents are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious individuals and activities to the nearest police station.

For those seeking to report security concerns, the following emergency contact numbers are available:

  • 08032003913
  • 08061581938

The post appeared first on Vanguard News.

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