A former employee of an electricity distribution company is among those detained. The individual and 12 others are suspected of damaging cables valued at over N350 million. They are also linked to other alleged crimes.
The arrests were part of a broader effort to safeguard important assets. A special squad carried out the operation.
Further information about the arrests and alleged crimes is available from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
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