Operatives from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have arrested five suspects for vandalizing bridges in the Federal Capital Territory.

According to Olusola Odumosu (corps spokesperson), the suspects were detained after credible information and surveillance was conducted by the Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation Crack Squad at the NSCDC National Headquarter with support from other stakeholders.

Five inches galvanized pipes (5 mm), angle irons, and a hand saw which was used in carrying out the destruction were recovered from the suspects. The majority of the suspects were artisans who are located near the Federal Mortgage Bank Central Business District Abuja headquarters.

They’ve been identified as Abdullahi Bello, 18, Suleja LGA, Niger State, Julius David Madaki, 18, Sanga LGA, Kaduna State, Gambo Clement, 18, Sanga LGA, Kaduna State, Sadiq Abdullahi, 24, Billiri LGA, Gombe State and Abdulaziz Aliyu 25, Sanga LGA Kaduna State.

A discreet investigation into the matter has begun and would be followed by diligent prosecution of the suspects.