The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kwara State Command, has arrested two suspects over the alleged vandalisation of transformer cables and other criminal activities in the Tanke-Iledu community of Ilorin, the state capital.
The suspects, identified as Nurah Abdullahi, 20, popularly known as Hartabo, and Sherif Abdullahi, 23, were arrested on October 5, 2026, following a credible intelligence tip-off and an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the command.
In a statement made available to the press on Wednesday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASCI Ayoola Michael Shola, said the operatives recovered several items during the operation and subsequent search.
The items recovered included vandalised transformer cables, cable outer and inner peels, a Bajaj motorcycle, a saw, a knife and a pair of electrical gloves, among other materials considered relevant to the investigation.
According to the statement, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are allegedly linked to the vandalisation of electricity infrastructure within the Tanke-Iledu community.
It added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other persons suspected of involvement in the alleged criminal activities.
The State Commandant, Commandant Abbas Ndah Mohammed, commended the operatives for their vigilance, professionalism and commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure across the state.
Mohammed reiterated his determination to ensure that Kwara State does not become a haven for vandals, criminals or economic saboteurs.
He assured residents that the command would sustain intelligence-led operations to identify, arrest and investigate individuals involved in activities capable of threatening public safety and critical infrastructure.
The commandant also warned those involved in the vandalisation of public infrastructure to desist from such acts, stressing that the NSCDC remained committed to protecting government assets and safeguarding the socio-economic well-being of the people of Kwara State.
The statement added that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations and the establishment of a prima facie case, in accordance with the law.