The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 22-year-old man in Gombe State for allegedly vandalising an armoured electricity cable that supplies the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) depot.
According to reports from the security agency, the suspect is accused of cutting the cable and selling it for N100.
The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by the NSCDC to protect critical national infrastructure from theft and vandalism in the region.
The NNPC depot, which serves as a key facility for petroleum storage and distribution, relies on a secure power supply to maintain its operations and safety protocols.
While the source material does not provide further details on the suspect's background or the specific timeline of the incident, the NSCDC confirmed the seizure of the individual for the alleged theft.
Authorities have not yet announced whether the suspect will be charged in court or if additional investigations are underway regarding the disposal of the stolen materials.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>