By Michael Ovat -Awka
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, has arrested one suspect for vandalism and theft of an MTN mast power installation.
Commandant Maku Olatunde, the NSCDC Anambra State Commandant disclosed this on Thursday, Ist of October, 2026 at the NSCDC State Headquarters, Awka.
According to him, the suspect, Nweke Friday Wisdom, male, 24 years old, from Izzi South LGA of Ebonyi State, was arrested on Thursday , 1st October, 2026 at about 07:20 hours at Esther Obiakor Estate, Agu-Awka, in response to a distress call about the presence of a suspected vandal at the mast.
He stated that the suspect was apprehended with items believed to have been removed from the mast installation, including DC Cable / Armored Cable.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect allegedly specializes in vandalizing telecommunication masts and stealing valuable equipment therefrom.
“Meanwhile, the suspect has made useful confessions and will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded,” he said.
The Command reiterates its resolve to protect Critical National Assets and Infrastructure and warns vandals to desist or face the full wrath of the law.
He urged residents to continue reporting suspicious activities, stressing that public cooperation remains crucial to protecting critical national assets and improving security across the state.
