Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 23-year old suspected transformer vandal, identified as Nnaji Chidiebere, after he was found unconscious with various degrees of burns while allegedly vandalising a transformer along Ogbaike Road, Obollo-Afor, Udenu Local Government Area.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Enugu
SP Ndukwe said the suspect’s arrest followed credible information from community members that he had been discovered at about 2:20 p.m. on Monday, trapped inside the transformer while allegedly attempting to vandalise it.
He said: “Upon receiving the information, operatives of the Command attached to Udenu Police Division promptly mobilised to the scene, found the suspect unconscious with various degrees of burns.
“He was immediately evacuated to a nearby hospital, where he was resuscitated and subsequently referred to a specialist hospital for further treatment.
“Upon regaining consciousness, the suspect identified himself as Nnaji Chidiebere and stated that he had been alone at the scene.
“Preliminary investigation, however, has linked him to transformer vandalism in the area.
He said further investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of his activities, identify possible accomplices, and facilitate his prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc,commended the community members for their prompt intervention and information, which enabled the Police to respond swiftly, rescue and arrest the suspect.
He reiterated the Command’s firm commitment to protecting critical public infrastructure and urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.