VIDEO: SEE Terrible Thing That Happened To Man After Attempting To Vandalize Transformer In Niger [Graphic Photos]
On October 10, 2024, a serious incident occurred in the Hayin- Nasarawa area of Tafa Local Government in Niger State, involving two young men who attempted to vandalize an electricity transformer. The primary suspect, 22- year- old Tasiu Danlami, sustained severe burns during the act. Authorities quickly responded and transported him to Musa Yar’ Adua Hospital in Sabon- Wuse for medical treatment. His accomplice, 18- year- old Abba Salihu, was apprehended by police at the scene.
The Niger State Police Command, through its spokesperson SP Wasiu Abiodun, reported that both suspects were caught in the act during a routine patrol carried out by local police officers in collaboration with community vigilantes. This proactive approach is part of ongoing efforts to enhance security and combat rising criminal activities in the region. Abiodun noted that the suspects were targeting a transformer owned by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), which underscores the risks associated with vandalism of essential infrastructure.
Following the initial arrests, the police expanded their operation, detaining six additional suspects linked to various criminal activities, including thuggery, public disturbance, and robbery. These individuals were reportedly involved in attacks on residents and local shop owners, contributing to a growing sense of insecurity in the Fadikpe, Kutirko, and Angwan- Kanawa areas of Minna, the state capital.
The arrested individuals included a range of ages, indicating a concerning trend of youth involvement in criminal activities. Among those detained were Musa Umar (50), identified as a purported youth leader from Kulogbe; Sirajo Isyaku (20); Yusuf Ahmed (18) from Kutirko; Bashir Yahaya (20); Shuaibu Mohammed (38) from Fadikpe; and Usman Adamu (21) from Sabon- Titi. The police seized a variety of items during their operation, including 25 wraps of cannabis, four mobile phones, a knife, a sword, and sticks, highlighting the dangerous environment in which residents live.
