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Police arrest three for vandalising transformer in Yobe

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Yobe State police have detained three men who ripped apart a transformer in Garin Alkali and sold its parts for about N250,000, prompting concerns over recurring power theft. The vandalism caused local electricity outages and heightened costs for the community, prompting authorities to crack down on such crimes.

Yobe State Police arrested three suspects for transformer vandalism in Garin Alkali. The men dismantled the unit and sold its components for N250,000. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-for-vandalising-transformer-in-yobe/