Jigawa police arrest three over alleged cable theft

On October 24, 2026, the Jigawa State Police Command arrested three men in connection with the theft of electrical cables in Guri and Dutse Local Government Areas. The arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation into cable vandalism in the region.

The police recovered a high-tension cable from one of the suspects apprehended in Guri, while the other two were arrested for allegedly stealing armoured cables. The police have not disclosed the identities of the suspects or provided further details about the investigation. The situation remains under control as the police continue their efforts to combat cable theft in the area.

Reported by Daily Post, Daily Trust.