The Sokoto State Police Command has efficiently apprehended a number of suspects in reference to the vandalism and theft of essential electrical infrastructure in Bodinga Native Authorities Space, following a coordinated operation launched in response to a proper criticism by the Kaduna Electrical energy Distribution Firm (KAEDCO).
In response to a press release launched by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, anipr, the criticism was filed on Might 14, 2025, at roughly 12:00 hours, by Aminu Haliru, a KAEDCO worker.
The report highlighted the theft and destruction of armored transformer cables throughout six places: Tashan Gari, Tashan Gawo Kauran Mijo, Bodinya, Marina, Fatima Yahaya Hospital, Tulluwa, and the Normal Hospital in Bodinga.
Swift police motion led to the arrest of Nuhu Yusuf, a male resident of Sifawa, Bodinga LGA, who confessed to stealing armored cables from {the electrical} set up at Fatima Nursing School.
Throughout interrogation, Yusuf named Bello Alhaji Abubakar, also called “ZAZU,” as his confederate, who facilitated the sale of the stolen supplies.
Additional investigation revealed that the objects had been bought to Alhaji Danmaitasha, one other suspect residing in the identical space. Legislation enforcement authorities have since recovered the stolen armored cables, and all three suspects are in police custody pending additional authorized motion.
In a associated growth, a vigilante group in Tukatuku village, additionally in Bodinga LGA, apprehended Mukthar Usman of Binjin Musa village, Yabo LGA, at about 08:00 hours on the identical day. Usman was present in possession of two luggage of aluminum conductor wires, believed to be stolen.
All suspects shall be arraigned in courtroom upon the conclusion of investigations and can face prosecution underneath related state and federal legal guidelines.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Musa, PSC, has counseled the swift motion of each the police and native vigilante teams, emphasizing the command’s dedication to safeguarding essential public infrastructure. He additionally urged residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious actions to safety companies.
For immediate reporting, the command has supplied the next emergency contact strains: 0803 234 5167 | 0706 884 8035
The Sokoto State Police Command reiterated its dedication to sustaining regulation and order and warned people participating in legal actions that they are going to be delivered to justice.
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