A suspected criminal known for vandalizing government infrastructure was arrested in the Idah Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The suspect, Umoru Faruk Unusah, was apprehended by a combined team of the Idah Local Government Council Security Team and the Special Hunter Squad, led by Commander Muhammed Opaluwa.
The arrest took place on September 20, 2025, at approximately 1:00 AM. During a routine patrol, the Hunter Special Squad Idah Command caught Unusah in the act of stealing cable wires from a solar street light on Ede Wards Street. The suspect, a resident of Sabongari, Idah, was found with a bundle of stolen wires and a flashlight used to carry out the theft.
This successful operation highlights the commitment of Idah's security forces to protecting public assets and ensuring the safety of the community. The suspect has been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.