The Plateau State Police Command under the leadership of the amiable Commissioner of Police, CP Bartholomew N. Onyeka has arrested four suspects in connection with the vandalization of the Jos Electricity Distribution Company’s (JED) properties within the State.
According to a press release signed by the Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, said that on Saturday, 10th June 2023, the Patrol Team of Rantya Division in collaboration with the Divisional Crack Team and Neighborhood Watch arrested one Tijani Bala of Last Gate Dadin Kowa who was found to be in possession of JED’s 75MM armoured cables.
The statement read, “In the course of interrogation, the suspect confessed to having received the items from one Nura “male” of Atiku Street Rayfield, whose surname is unknown and is now at large. The said Nura is believed to have vandalized the JED armoured cables somewhere in Rantya, known as Lodih and brought them to him for sale.
“The suspect after his arrest tried to bribe the Police and Neighborhood Watch officers with the sum of Fifteen Thousand (#15000) Naira to cover his crime. The suspect is currently being detained at the Rantya Divisional Headquarters for further investigation while efforts are on top gear to ensure that the said Nura is found and brought to book.
“With the cooperation of JED, one Tersur Suswam ‘male’, a staff of JED came to the Police Station and volunteered his statement.
The Command at this point wishes to thank the good people of Lodih Community for giving the Police timely information which has helped us greatly and urges all other Communities to do the same by forming Security Committees in their areas to avoid future occurrence of such acts.
“In the same vein, three suspects have been arrested on Saturday, 11th June 2023 and are currently being detained at the Anglo-Jos Police Station in relation to another JED cable vandalization. The names of the suspects are, Henry Yahuga, Dauda Auta and Izang Azi.
“Investigation is ongoing and further information will be communicated to you in due course., the statement said.
The Command advised members of the public to desist from engaging in any form of criminal activity, as we will not take it lightly with anyone found in such acts.
