The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 10 suspected vandals in separate operations across Kubwa, Wuye and the National Mosque area, recovering armoured cables and a vandalised solar-powered street light.
In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer FCT Command, Abuja SP Josephine Adeh said the arrests, according to the Command, are part of intensified efforts to protect critical public infrastructure across the FCT.
On September 2, 2026, at about 6pm, a patrol team from Kubwa Police Division, while conducting routine patrol around Bazango, Kubwa, reportedly spotted five persons vandalising armoured cables.
The suspects were identified as Goodname Oriarebun, 29; Timothy Donald, 28; Ayo Buli, 26; Emmanuel Elijah, 28; and Christian David, 28.
In a separate operation, officers from Wuye Division arrested Moses Luka while he was allegedly digging out armoured cables along the road between Magic Land and the National Stadium, Abuja.
Similarly, a surveillance team from Wuse Division arrested four other suspects—Musa Abdullahi, Suleiman Idris, Aliyu Isa and Muhammed Abdulrahman—around the National Mosque area.
The suspects were allegedly arrested after cutting down a solar-powered street light in an attempt to vandalise it and remove its components.
The Police Command said investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the suspected vandalism syndicates, including those allegedly receiving stolen public infrastructure.
It added that all 10 suspects remain in police custody and will be charged to court after investigations are concluded.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD, FCAI, commended the officers involved for their vigilance and prompt intervention in protecting public infrastructure.
The Command urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through its emergency lines: 08032003913 and 08028940883.
