NSCDC Arrests 5 Over Pipeline Vandalism, Theft, Rape

The Nigeria Safety and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Bauchi State Command, has arrested 5 suspects concerned in varied crimes, together with oil pipeline vandalism, theft, rape, and felony misappropriation.

Parading the suspects on the Command Headquarters yesterday, Commandant Oloyede Nelson Oyerinde briefed journalists on the arrests, stating that they had been apprehended at completely different places throughout the state.

In keeping with him, on March 5, 2025, Sha’aban Yahaya (22) and Mustapha Mohammed (21), each from Magama Gumau, Toro LGA, had been arrested for stealing two Bajaj bikes from Sunshine Lodge and Gidan Oga Ali Home in Tilde Fulani. NSCDC operatives from the Toro Division apprehended the suspects, who’ve confessed to the crime.

Equally, on March 7, 2025, NSCDC operatives from Alkaleri Division arrested Iliyasu Yahaya (22) of Badanga Village, Bauchi LGA, for vandalizing an oil pipeline and illegally extracting kerosene. Objects recovered from him included six full 25-litre containers of kerosene, 4 empty containers, a hacksaw, and a machete.

In one other case, on February 26, 2025, Ayuba Isah (38) of Alkaleri LGA was arrested for allegedly raping a 10-year-old woman, Fatima Ibrahim, in an uncompleted constructing at Unguwan GRA, Alkaleri. A medical examination confirmed penetration, regardless of the suspect’s denial.

Moreover, on March 4, 2025, Samaila Emmanuel (22) from Wunti, Bauchi, was arrested for siphoning diesel from a 150kVA Mikano generator meant for powering avenue lights.

Commandant Oyerinde reaffirmed the NSCDC’s dedication to defending public infrastructure and warned criminals to desist from unlawful actions or face authorized penalties.

He acknowledged that each one suspects have confessed apart from Ayuba Isah and will probably be prosecuted accordingly.

He additional urged Bauchi State residents to help safety businesses by offering well timed and correct info to fight crime successfully.