Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended two persons over alleged vandalism of a transformer belonging to Sure Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot Atai in Ukanafun area.
The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, made the disclosure during his maiden press briefing at Ikot Akpanabia, Uyo, yesterday.
Azare said the suspects drained the transformer oil valued at N800,000 and took away armoured cables worth N3.5 million.
He noted that during his first official visit to Governor Umo Eno, the governor decried rising cases of vandalism of public assets in the state.
“So we had to step up efforts to nip the situation in the bud and arrest the perpetrators of the crime,” he said.
The commissioner added that the stolen transformer, armoured cables and other items suspected to be charms were recovered from the suspects.
He said the case would be charged to court after thorough investigation.
In another development, Azare noted that two suspects were apprehended for their alleged involvement in the kidnap of three persons on January 10 at Ikpanya in Ibiono Local Government Area.
“The victims were rescued unhurt by operatives of the command.
“We are working hard to apprehend the leader of the gang, criminals are warned to desist forthwith, as the state won’t be safe for them anymore,” he said.
