From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Three persons including a Police Inspector are reportedly in the police net for allegedly vandalizing electricity cables in Demekpe,Makurdi, Benue State capital.
According to a resident in the area, the incident happened in the early hours of yesterday ,June 10, 2025, at about 4:00 am.
Our correspondent gathered that the suspects, including the officer, Innocent Ishaku was apprehended by vigilante/ neighbours at the Demekpe community vandalizing electrical cables.
While Ishaku was apprehended on the spot, two of his accomplices who initially fled, were later apprehended when he disclosed their names as Isa and Mohammed who were well known in the community.
They were said to be residing in the compound of a popular car dealer Alhaji Dash.
In a viral video circulating on Facebook, the said Police officer, when interrogated by the vigilante, said he has been working in Benue state for the past 10 years having been transferred from Abuja.
Ishaku also said he and his accomplices have carried out several cable theft around Wadata area until nemesis caught up with them.
Items recovered from him include:electrical cables and F connectors, a police identity card with ID number: 309976, bearing Innocent Ishaku, with his picture attached on it.
Reports said they have since been handed over to D Division police Station in Makurdi.
Head, Corporate Services, Jos Electricity Distribution Company, (JEDC) Makurdi, Adakole Elijah confirmed the incident as true.
Benue state Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO), Benue State Command, as the time of filing this report, DSP Udeme Edet said she was just hearing the report. She ,however, promised to check the details and get back.