Police Nab Two Electric Cable Vandals in Delta

You know those long black cables you see along the roadside in Nigeria? Those are supposed to carry electricity to our homes and businesses, but thieves like Osakwe Sunday and Ekene Obocha see them as a quick way to make some cash.

Operatives of the Kwale Police Station, working with members of a local vigilante group, caught the two men in the act on June 25, 2026, along the Ibabu–Ugiliamai Road. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, said the suspects tried to run away but were caught.

The recovered items include vandalised electric cables, which the police say have been identified as exhibits. Edafe said, 'One of the suspects sustained injury and is presently receiving treatment at the hospital, while one of the suspects is in custody.'

The State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has warned criminal elements to desist from vandalising critical government infrastructure and other public assets. Oyeniyi said the command will not relent in its efforts to identify, arrest, and prosecute offenders.

Meanwhile, the public is being urged to provide timely and credible information to the police. Oyeniyi said, 'This is the best way to ensure that the command gets the intelligence we need to carry out our duties effectively.'

The police have been under pressure to curb the theft of electricity infrastructure, which has resulted in power outages across the state. The arrest of Sunday and Obocha is seen as a major breakthrough in the fight against vandalism.

The Delta State Police Command has been carrying out a series of operations aimed at reducing crime and improving security in the state. The arrest of Sunday and Obocha is seen as a major victory for the police, who have been working tirelessly to bring vandals to book.

The police have been using a combination of intelligence gathering and community engagement to track down vandals and prevent them from carrying out their nefarious activities. The public is being encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the police, who are committed to keeping the state safe.

The recovery of the stolen electric cables is a significant development, as it is hoped that it will reduce the number of power outages in the state. The Delta State Government has been working to increase electricity supply to homes and businesses, and the arrest of Sunday and Obocha is seen as a major step in achieving this goal.

The police are urging the public to continue providing timely and credible information to help in the fight against crime. With the help of the community, the police are confident that they can reduce crime and improve security in the state.

'The command will not relent in its efforts to identify, arrest, and prosecute offenders,' CP Yemi Oyeniyi said.