{"id":5152,"date":"2026-03-10T06:50:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T06:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/?p=5152"},"modified":"2026-03-10T06:50:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T06:50:49","slug":"nscdc-arrests-scrap-dealer-with-electric-cables-in-jigawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/nscdc-arrests-scrap-dealer-with-electric-cables-in-jigawa\/","title":{"rendered":"NSCDC Arrests Scrap Dealer With Electric Cables In Jigawa"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has arrested a 50-year-old scrap dealer for allegedly vandalising electrical cables in the state.<br \/><br \/>This was contained in a statement signed by the Command\u2019s Public Relations Officer, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, issued to DAILY POST on Monday.<br \/><br \/>The suspect was arrested in Maruwa town in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area with aluminium cable measuring about 267 metres, estimated to be worth approximately N573,300.<br \/><br \/><br \/>Preliminary investigations revealed that the cable was allegedly brought to the suspect\u2019s residence for safekeeping by two individuals identified as Sani and Auwalu, both from Ruba village in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area. The two suspects are currently at large.<br \/><br \/>The statement added that the arrested suspect is presently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplices and bring them to justice.<br \/><br \/>Reacting to the incident, the State Commandant of the NSCDC in Jigawa State warned individuals involved in the vandalism of critical national assets and infrastructure to desist from such illegal activities or face the full weight of the law.<br \/><br \/>The Commandant also called on members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities around public infrastructure to security agencies across the state.<br \/><br \/>The NSCDC reiterated its commitment to protecting critical national assets and infrastructure, as well as ensuring the safety of lives and property in Jigawa State.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has arrested a 50-year-old scrap dealer for allegedly vandalising electrical cables in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the Command\u2019s Public Relations Officer, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, issued to DAILY POST on Monday. 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