NSCDC Warns Dealers On Vandalised Cables

The Ekiti State Com
mand of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has issued  a stern warning to electrical and communications contractor, as well as sellers to stop buying vandalised cables, saying, the state command would soon embark on the search for such dealers and other accomplices.
NSCDC State Commandant, Mr Shem Obafaye gave the warning recently when the Nigeria Army handed over to NSCDC six  suspects involved in vandalising electrical cables and telecommunications equipment.
He appealed to members of the public to give to the NSCDC information on how to curb and arrest vandals before they vandalise critical national assets in their domain.
Obafaye who expressed worry over the negative impacts of vandalism to public property said all that was needed was for all and sundry to join hands with appropriate agencies to fight the menoce.
He commended the synergy between the Army and the corps and noted that it had been producing positive results and advised telecommunications companies to engage the services of registered private guard companies in securing their facilities.
Among those arrested by the Nigeria Army to the NSCDC Commandant were, Anichukwu Joe, Chibuire Korie, Friday Olunna, Idongesit Etim, Nwankwo Stephen and one police corporal, Taiwo Nurudeen.
A statement by the corps Public Relations Officer, Mr Afolabi Tolulope, said the suspects were arrested after a rigorous search for them inside a tunnel through which they stole fibre optic cable, belonging to a telecommunications company.
Items recovered from them include Nissan Micra Car, Earthmoving equipment, digger, jack, screw driver, Saw blades and a ladder.