By Emmanuel Ntekim
The operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have successfully arrested two men suspected of vandalizing and stealing public electricity infrastructure.
The command police dispatched a crack team to a farmland in Nkap village based on credible information from a concerned community member, that miscreants were stealing electrical cables and other property belonging to the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution (PHED) company.
The team, according to the Command’s PPRO, DSP Timfon John, in a release to WatchmanPost, apprehended John Joseph Udo, 33yrs and David Anthony Udo, 37yrs both from Ifoho village in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, while they were in the act of vandalizing PHED electric cables.
“The stolen cables were recovered from the suspects at the scene. An investigation is underway to recover more stolen items and identify and arrest the individuals who purchase these stolen items. Suspects will be charged to court accordingly”, the release said.
The State Police Command commended the swift action of the youth of the area which led to the successful arrest of the suspects.
“This incident highlights the importance of community partnership in combating crime and protecting critical public infrastructure, the Command’s spokesperson stressed.
