The Gombe State Police have arrested a 29-year-old man, Ahijo Boyi, for allegedly vandalising and stealing high-tension electricity cables.
Police recovered four rolls of suspected stolen cables from Boyi during his arrest on October 31, 2026, at around 9 am. He was detained while officers conducted a routine patrol with help from local residents.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the cables were reportedly vandalised from a high-tension line connecting the 301 Army Artillery Regiment to the Gona area in Gombe State.
Boyi allegedly confessed to collaborating with three other accomplices, who are still at large.
Gombe’s Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Chuso, praised the police and community for their cooperation, which aided in the arrest and recovery of the materials. He reiterated the police’s dedication to safeguarding national infrastructure and urged residents to report any suspicious activities promptly.
Ongoing investigations aim to track down the other suspects involved.
