The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), has announced a series of arrests following a crackdown on the ongoing vandalism of street lights and other infrastructure across Abuja.
Chief Felix Obuah, the AMMC Coordinator, confirmed that within the last one week, over sixteen suspects were arrested.
Chief Obuah gave this hint while briefing Journalists on the development in Abuja during a parade of some of the suspects.
The coordinator revealed that on Thursday alone, five suspects were arrested, with two others evading capture.
Obuah emphasized the importance of public vigilance and media collaboration, stating, “Security is everyone’s responsibility. We’ve enlisted the support of local vigilantes and hunters, which led to today’s arrests.”
He warned that any individuals involved in vandalizing government property, including both vandals and buyers, would face legal action.
The AMMC’s intensified efforts come amid rising concerns about damage to new solar-powered street lights, which were recently installed to improve public safety and visibility at night.
Aderemi Rashid, the contractor for the solar installations, reported that some equipment was stolen despite anti-theft measures in place.
According to the Coordinator, “The equipment used suggests a level of sophistication beyond ordinary miscreants,” Rashid noted, hinting at the possible involvement of well-equipped perpetrators.
In a separate incident, AMMC revealed that an expatriate contractor has been handed over to the police after being caught dismantling streetlight components.
Obuah accused the contractor of damaging infrastructure as part of a ploy to secure future repair contracts.
The AMMC has vowed to continue these operations and urges residents to report any suspicious activities related to public property vandalism.
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