BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026/ 02:31PM

A suspect named Mubarak Muhammed, 24 years old, has been arrested for the theft of high-tension wire by personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, Zone 15 Headquarters, Maiduguri.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by the zonal public relations officer, DSP Muhammad Abubakar, the suspect was arrested on 9 September 2026 at about 1:00pm around the Monday Market area of Maiduguri, following credible intelligence.

DSP Abubakar said Mubarak Muhammed of Gwange, Sabon Gari area, Maiduguri, was arrested inside a building owned by one Salisu Ishiaku Dodo, who is currently at large, while reportedly cutting a large quantity of high-tension wires into smaller sizes.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the recovered wires were allegedly given to the suspect by one Sule Kwaro of Gwange area, Maiduguri, who is also currently at large.

'Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice,' the statement said.

The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 15 Maiduguri, AIG B.S. Ewah, has directed that a thorough investigation be conducted in accordance with the rule of law, with a view to identifying and apprehending all persons connected with the incident.

AIG Ewah reassured residents of Borno and Yobe States that Zone 15 remains committed to protecting lives and property, and bringing all criminal elements to justice.

He warned that no stone will be left unturned in the fight against crime and criminality.

He stressed that there would be no safe haven for criminals operating within the zone.

The AIG further urged members of the public to be security-conscious and vigilant, particularly during the ember months, and to provide the police with credible information that could assist in preventing and detecting crime.