Two cable vandals have been arrested by officials of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) while attempting to cut armoured cables in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Two Cable Vandals Arrested In Lagos
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin.
Hundeyin said the suspects, Wasiu Olainukan (25) and Habib Rasaq (30), were arrested on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at about 3:45 a.m. while excavating and cutting cables powering street lights in the area.
He said, “Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects, who were arrested with a handsaw and cutting pliers, were labourers on Banana Island.
“The Commander, Rapid Response Squad, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi has since transferred the suspects and exhibits to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Panti for further investigation and prosecution.”
POLICE ARREST CABLE VANDALS IN IKOYI
Officials of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two cable vandals attempting to cut armoured cables in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The suspects, Wasiu Olainukan (25) and Habib Rasaq (30), were arrested on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at pic.twitter.com/5GpeIrZz0Y— Lagos State Police Command (@LagosPoliceNG) October 31, 2022
Meanwhile, Kanyi Daily reported how some cable thieves survived lynching after receiving a severe beating by a mob in Lagos.