The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kwara State Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged vandalisation of transformer cables in the Tanke Iledu area of Ilorin, the state capital.

The suspects were identified as Nurah Abdullahi 20 popularly known as Hartabo and Sherif Abdullahi 23. They were arrested on October 5 2026 following credible intelligence and an intelligence led operation by operatives of the command.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer ASCI Ayoola Michael Shola. According to the statement, operatives recovered vandalised transformer cables, cable outer and inner peels, a Bajaj motorcycle, a saw, a knife and a pair of electrical gloves among other items relevant to the investigation.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspects are allegedly connected to the vandalisation of electricity infrastructure within the Tanke Iledu community.

The command said efforts are ongoing to apprehend other persons suspected to be involved in the activities.

The State Commandant Abbas Ndah Mohammed commended the operatives for their vigilance, professionalism and commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure across the state. He reiterated that Kwara State will not be allowed to become a haven for vandals, criminals or economic saboteurs.

Mohammed assured residents that the command will sustain intelligence led operations to identify, arrest and investigate individuals involved in acts capable of threatening public safety. He warned those involved in the vandalisation of public infrastructure to desist, stressing that the command remains committed to protecting government assets and safeguarding the socioeconomic wellbeing of the people.