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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Anambra State Command has secured the conviction of one Obika Sopuruchukwu for offences relating to vandalism and theft of critical national telecommunications infrastructure.
Sopuruchukwu was arrested on September 9, 2026 at Emma Nnaemeka Street, Awka, for criminally conspiring to steal a telecommunication integrated power transformer/generator situated in the area.
While his accomplice escaped, Obika Sopuruchukwu was apprehended by operatives of the Corps and subsequently charged to court in Charge No: MAW/276C/2026 before the Magistrate Court sitting in Awka.
He was arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit felony, to wit: stealing, punishable under Section 495(a) of the Criminal Code, and vandalism of Critical National Assets through loosening of bolts and cutting of cables, an offence punishable under Section 353(2) of the Criminal Code.
The suspect pleaded “guilty” when the charges were read to him. Delivering judgment on September 11, 2026, the Magistrate found the defendant guilty on both counts.
He was accordingly sentenced to one month imprisonment on each count, to run consecutively at the Correctional Centre, Amawbia.
The State Commandant, Commandant Maku Olatunde, commended the prosecution team led by SC Ifeanyi Nwokike and other operatives for their diligence.
He reiterated the Corps’ commitment to protecting Critical National Assets and Infrastructure across the State.
Reiterating the Corps’ commitment to clamping down on vandals and saboteurs of public utilities, Maku called on the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities around government and private installations to the nearest NSCDC formation.
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