The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrests a former staff member of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and 12 others over alleged vandalism and theft of electricity cables worth more than N350 million. Reports say the suspects are linked to damage of power infrastructure in Abuja and are held for questioning as investigations continue.
Both outlets describe the case as involving an ex-AEDC employee and accomplices. Punch Nigeria identifies the former AEDC worker as Isaac Zegbe. The Daily Post Nigeria adds that the arrests also connect the suspects to other alleged crimes, including car theft and armed robbery. The outlets do not present differing details on the cable value or the NSCDC role, but they vary in the additional allegations included alongside the cable theft investigation.
