The Jigawa State Police Command has apprehended 27-year-old Adamu Yahaya for allegedly vandalising electronic wire cables in Taura Local Government Area.
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The Jigawa State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the arrest in a statement to journalists.
He noted that the development follows heightened security efforts aimed at protecting lives and property across the state, which have recently resulted in notable successes in the Taura and Maigatari Local Government Areas.
According to the statement: “On 29/11/2025 at about 1230hrs, operatives attached to the Taura Division arrested one Adamu Yahaya of Kwalam town, Taura LGA, for vandalism.”
SP Adam added that the suspect was intercepted following credible intelligence indicating suspicious activity at a criminal hideout in Kwalam town, Taura LGA, Jigawa.
“The suspect was arrested in possession of three (3) sacks containing electric wire, which he had unlawfully removed from public power infrastructure.”
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had conspired with accomplices to tamper with government property, thereby sabotaging the community electricity supply.
The recovered exhibits have been secured, while an in-depth investigation is ongoing to uncover his collaborators. The suspect will be charged in court upon completion of the investigation.
It was reported that Taura Local Government and its nearby communities were recently reconnected to electricity after spending over 16 years without power.
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