The Niger State Police Command has arrested twenty-one suspects over various criminal cases, including the vandalism and theft of equipment valued at over ₦4.8 billion at the Kainji Power Plant. The arrests also cover cases of motorcycle and tyre theft across different parts of the state, Mediaplusng.com reports.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the arrests followed a series of coordinated investigations by operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Minna, and other divisional commands. Thirteen additional suspects were later apprehended for their roles in the theft of navigation lock metals and beams at the Kainji Power Plant. The stolen items, worth more than ₦4.8 billion, were taken from the navigation lock yard of the power facility.
Among those arrested are two staff members of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MSEL): 51-year-old Store Keeper, Abubakar Jibril, and 53-year-old Business Risk/Internal Control Officer, Abdullateef Musa. The duo allegedly conspired to steal 100 new 40-amp batteries belonging to the company. The Niger State Police Command says investigations are ongoing, and all suspects will face prosecution. The Command has urged residents to report suspicious activities and continue supporting security efforts across the state, Mediaplusng.com gathered.
