NSCDC Hunts Vandals, Recovers ₦1.8m Streetlight Cables in Jigawa

• The NSCDC recovered ₦1.8m worth of stolen streetlight cables from Hadejia Local Government Area in Jigawa State.
• The recovery was made possible by a report received from the Executive Chairman of Hadejia Local Government Area, Hon. Yaro Abba.
• The NSCDC commended Yaro Abba's vigilance and warned against vandalism in the state.

The swift recovery of the stolen cables was made possible by the timely information provided by Hon. Yaro Abba, which led to a collaborative effort between the Jigawa and Kano commands.

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has launched a manhunt for suspected vandals who stole streetlight cables worth over ₦1.8 million from various locations within Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The recovery was part of the corps' renewed drive to protect Critical National Assets and Infrastructure across the state. According to the NSCDC spokesperson, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani, the case was triggered by a report received on July 23, 2026, from the Executive Chairman of Hadejia Local Government Area, Hon. Yaro Abba. While returning from Kano, the chairman sighted suspected vandalised streetlight cables at an NSCDC checkpoint in Kano State and promptly alerted the Hadejia Division.

The swift recovery of the stolen cables was made possible by the timely information provided by Hon. Yaro Abba, which led to a collaborative effort between the Jigawa and Kano commands of the NSCDC. The Divisional Officer, Hadejia Division, DSC Habibu Auwalu, immediately travelled to Kano to verify the information and collaborate with the NSCDC Kano State Command. Investigations confirmed that the cables were illegally removed from different parts of Hadejia Local Government Area by suspected vandals. After verification, the recovered cables were positively identified as those stolen from Hadejia.

The NSCDC Jigawa State Commandant, CC Muhammad Ingawa, commended Yaro Abba for his vigilance and praised the collaboration between the Jigawa and Kano commands. He described the operation as a clear demonstration of the corps' commitment to safeguarding Critical National Assets. The commandant warned that vandalism would not be tolerated in the state and that all those involved will be identified, arrested, and prosecuted.

This development highlights the importance for local government officials to promptly report suspected vandalism, as timely information can lead to swift recovery of stolen assets and potential prosecution of perpetrators.

Source: Original reporting via The Punch Newspaper