Police in Yobe State have arrested three men suspected of vandalising a transformer belonging to Yobe State Television at the Garin Alkali Booster Station.
The arrests were confirmed in a statement released on Tuesday in Damaturu by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim. According to the police, the suspects were apprehended on April 14, 2026, following credible intelligence gathered by operatives in Garin Alkali.
“The arrested suspects are Muhammad Auwali, a.k.a. Aburare, 51, Inusa Lawan, 53, and Hassan Ibrahim, 27, all of Bursari and Gashua axis, Bade LGA. One accomplice identified as Ozu, is currently at large.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects criminally conspired and vandalised a transformer located at the YTV Booster Station, Garin Alkali, Bursari LGA.
“The suspects dismantled the transformer and sold part of the metal components”, it said.
Police said the suspects admitted to the crime during interrogation, revealing that some of the stolen components were sold for N250,000, with N150,000 already paid.
“Investigation is in progress, after which the suspects will be charged in court for prosecution”, the police command said.
The Commissioner of Police, Usman Kamfani Jibrin, cautioned scrap dealers against buying questionable materials and urged cooperation with security agencies to safeguard public infrastructure. He warned that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
