NSCDC secures 2 convictions against vandals in kogi.
DSC Abdullahi Aliyu pro.
The Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has marked another noteworthy achievement in its ongoing battle against vandalism. On February 13, 2025, the Federal High Court in Lokoja rendered judgments in two distinct vandalism cases.
*Case 1: AGF v. Abdullahi Umar. Suit No: FHC/LKJ/06c/2025.**
Abdullahi Umar was found guilty and sentenced to two years and six months in prison for his role in vandalizing a transformer cable that provided electricity to the communities surrounding the Federal University Lokoja in Adankolo.
*Case 2: AGF v. Yakubu Mohammed. Suit No: FHC/LKJ/05c/2025.**
Yakubu Mohammed received a sentence of one year and six months for vandalizing an Etisalat Telecommunication Mast Antenna in Okumi Community of Lokoja.
In her remarks, State Commandant Akinlade Esther O. praised the prosecution team, led by DCC Ike F. Ugochukwu, for their thorough and effective handling of these cases.
Further emphasizing her dedication, Commandant Akinlade expressed her commitment to significantly curtail acts of vandalism against Critical National Assets and Infrastructures, as well as addressing criminal activities throughout the State.
She equally called on the citizens of Kogi State to provide credible, apt and essential information that could assist the Corps in swiftly addressing lawlessness in every nook and crannies of the state.
