Police arrest three over theft, vandalism of Yobe TV transformer

Metro Police arrest three over theft, vandalism of Yobe TV transformer Published on April 14, 2026 By Shehu Usman googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Yobe State Police Command said its operatives have arrested three suspected vandals involved in the destruction and theft of transformer components belonging to Yobe State Television at Garin Alkali Booster Station. The Command, through its Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Damaturu. According to the Command, the arrest was made on April 14, 2026, by its operatives stationed in Garin Alkali while acting on credible intelligence. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “The arrested suspects are Muhammad Auwali, a.k.a. Aburare, 51, Inusa Lawan, 53, and Hassan Ibrahim, 27, all of Bursari and Gashua axis, Bade LGA. One accomplice identified as Ozu, is currently at large. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects criminally conspired and vandalised a transformer located at the YTV Booster Station, Garin Alkali, Bursari LGA. “The suspects dismantled the transformer and sold part of the metal components”, it said. The Command added that upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime and admitted to selling some of the vandalised transformer parts to Hassan Ibrahim for the sum of N250,000, out of which N150,000 had already been paid. “Investigation is in progress, after which the suspects will be charged in court for prosecution”, the police command said. Commissioner of Police Usman Kamfani Jibrin, in the statement, warned scrap metal dealers against purchasing suspected stolen items and urged them to cooperate with security agencies in protecting critical public infrastructure. He stressed that anyone found involved in such unlawful activities will be dealt with in accordance with extant laws. Don't Miss Benue council boss vows crackdown on rampant cult killings You may like How we cracked down on 146 violent protesters in Sagamu – Ogun Police JAMB: Police reacts to concerns about safety of certain exam centres NYSC, Police strengthen ties for improved corps security Doris Ogala raises alarm as Lagos police storm her residence without prior invitation Ogun police arrest 146 suspects in Sagamu raid, intensify security operations Police nab suspected kidnapper, rescue victim in Ondo

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