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NSCDC arrests man over alleged cable theft at Jigawa water station

Source: Punch Nigeria · 21 Sep 2026, 11:52 UTC
NSCDC arrests man over alleged cable theft at Jigawa water station
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Jigawa State has arrested 35-year-old Rayyanu Ibrahim over allegations that he vandalised and stole armoured cables from a water station in Birnin Kudu. The available report does not provide details of the alleged damage, recovery or next legal steps.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Jigawa State has arrested a 35-year-old man, identified as Rayyanu Ibrahim, over the alleged vandalism and theft of armoured cables at a water station in Birnin Kudu. The arrest was reported by Punch Nigeria, which attributed the information to the NSCDC. The available report describes the allegation but does not state when the arrest took place or how the suspect was apprehended.

It also does not give details about the extent of damage to the water station, the value of the cables allegedly taken or whether any of the materials were recovered. The report does not include a response from Ibrahim or indicate whether he has been formally charged. Further information on the case, including the next steps by the authorities, was not provided in the supplied material.

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