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Four suspects arrested over electrical cable theft in Abuja

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps arrested four suspects over alleged damage to electrical installations in Abuja. The arrests in Abaji, Jahi and Bwari led to the recovery of armoured cables and electrical equipment, according to the federal capital command cited by Daily Post.

Four people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the theft and vandalism of electrical installations in Abuja, according to the Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), cited by Daily Post. The arrests took place during separate operations in Abaji, Jahi and Bwari.

Officers recovered armoured cables and electrical equipment, the NSCDC commandant in the Federal Capital Territory said. The suspects are believed to have damaged electrical installations.

The operations were intelligence-led, according to the command. Those arrested are suspected of stealing cables and electrical equipment.

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