The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Bauchi State Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly stealing 600 litres of diesel used to power an MTN mast at Sabon Kasuwa-Railway in the Bauchi Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, ASC. Saminu Yusuf, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, November 15, 2025 said the suspects, Abdulrahman Jibrin and Munarak Halilu, confessed to having been stealing diesel from the site for past one year.
“On 12th November 2025, at Sabon Kasuwa Railway Bauchi LGA of Bauchi State, NSCDC officers on surveillance patrol apprehended Abdulrahman Jibrin ‘M’ 20yrs and Munarak Halilu ‘M’ 31yrs for stealing litres of AGO that were used to power the generator of MTN band mast located around the scene,” the statement read.
“During the preliminary investigation both suspects confessed to having been stealing the diesel from the same place for the past one year, the suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.
“Commandant oloyede Nelson Oyerinde while addressing the gentlemen of the press, commends his personnel for their commitment to safeguarding public infrastructures.
“He reiterated that the corps resolved to get rid of crimes and vandalism and also warned perpetrators to desist from such acts or face legal consequences.”
