Men of the Abuja command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a five-man gang suspected which specialises in vandalising armoured cables and other installations.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT, Anjuguri Manzah, 87 pieces of electrical cables, giant cutting machine, and a red colour Golf 3 car with reg. no. AH 972 KRV were recovered from the suspects.

The suspects include Nafiu Zayanu, Yushau Kabir, Iliasu Abubakar, Ashiru Sani, and Aliyu Usman.

The suspects who stay in Dutse-Apo Pantaker Market were arrested on August,  25, at Aminu Kano Crescent Wuse II while vandalising electrical cables belonging to Abuja Electrical Distribution Company.

The operatives while on patrol also intercepted some hoodlums who were vandalising some armoured cables at Maitama road and  recovered 76 pieces of armoured cables and a black golf 3 saloon car with reg. no. YLA 582 TS.

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