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From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri
Operatives of Kwale Police Station of the Delta State Police Command have arrested two suspected electric cable vandals in its sustained efforts to protect critical national infrastructure in the state.
The suspects were apprehended on 25 June 2026, at about 10:30hrs in a combined effort with members of the vigilante group in the area.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe who confirmed this in a statement on Saturday, said that operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene acting on credible intelligence that suspected vandals were dismantling and stealing electric cables along the Ibabu–Ugiliamai Road.
He said that the suspects upon sighting the team, attempted to evade arrest.
“During the ensuing operation, one of the suspects sustained injury and is presently receiving treatment at the hospital, while one of the suspects is in custody.
“The suspects were later identified as Osakwe Sunday (28yrs) and Ekene Obocha (34yrs)”.
The vandalised electric cables have been recovered as exhibits.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, warned criminal elements to desist from vandalising critical infrastructure and other public assets, stressing that the command will not relent in its efforts to identify, arrest, and prosecute offenders.
He also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the police.
