Police nab two cable vandals

Two persons suspected to be vandalising and selling cables belonging to Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) have been arrested by the police in Ilasan community, Lekki, Lagos.

Godwin Idemudia, general manager, corporate communications of EKEDC, disclosed on Friday.

Idemudia said that one of the suspects was arrested on July 28 by the security operatives, while cutting a cable belonging to the company at Iroko Awe I Substation in Ilasan.

According to him, the sus

pect was immediately taken to Ilasan police division where he confessed to have vandalised that particular substation twice in the past.

“It was also discovered that prior to his apprehension, he had already cut and taken away 60 meters of armoured cableand500mm2singlecore cable valued at N2.1 million.

“He also stole 150mm2 four core armoured cable valued at N300, 000 and 20 meters earth wire valued at N100, 000 from the substation.

“Upon investigation, the suspect led the Police to Itedo area of Lekki where they arrested the alleged buyer (nameswitheld)ofvandalised items,” he said.

The general manager said that the suspects, Noak Yaka and Abdulahi Haruna, were on July 31 arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court on a three-count charge of stealing, malicious damage and receiving stolen items.

Idemudia said that the two defendants had pleaded not guilty to the three charges, whiletheircasewasadjourned until Aug. 19 for mention.

He said that the defendants were remanded in Ikoyi Prison pending the perfection of their bail conditions.