NSCDC arrests 10 suspects for allegedly looting, vandalising govt property in Adamawa

The Adamawa state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has arrested ten suspects in Michika and Yola South local governments, for allegedly vandalizing government property.

Eight of the suspects were arrested for solar electric system theft in Michika, while the other two were involved in the vandalism of a store belonging to Agro Climate Resilience in Seme-Arid Landscape (ACRESAL), located at Mayanka.

The recent arrest of more than 90 miscreants who looted and vandalized the Operational headquarters of the National Emergency management agency in Adamawa by security agency has not stopped other criminal minded residents.

The men of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps is stepping up its game to beat the criminals.

It appears their efforts are now yielding the desired results in line with their mandate to safeguard the citizens and protect critical infrastructure.

Eight suspects who were involved in the criminal act of vandalizing the solar electric system have been apprehended by the Michika Division of the NSCDC.

In relative development two out of a five man gang who vandalized a store belonging to Agro Climate Resilience in Seme-Arid Landscape (ACRESAL), located at Mayanka along Yola Road have been apprehended.

The department operates under the Ministry of Environment, Adamawa State, and played a crucial role in advancing environmental sustainability in the region before it was looted a week after the NEMA incident.

The suspects admitted their involvement in the crime while answering questions from News men.

Events watchers believe that with the renewed efforts by the men of the NSCDC, Adamawa will soon be made uninhabitable for vandals.