The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has recovered vandalised public infrastructure and uncovered a network involved in the illegal production and use of fake diplomatic and government number plates.

FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi said the recovered items include drainage covers, solar-powered street lights, armoured electricity cables and internet communication cables stolen from various parts of the Federal Capital Territory. He said intelligence-led operations and proactive patrols led to the recoveries in Maitama, Garki, Durumi, Jabi, Apo Legislative Quarters, Lugbe and Nyanya.

Five suspects arrested in connection with the case were identified as Godwin Aja, Mustapha Nasiru, Ibrahim Garba, Abdulrasheed Sale and Dabarani Mujitafa.

The police commissioner described the vandalism of public infrastructure as economic sabotage with serious consequences for residents, including road accidents, disruption of electricity supply and increased criminal activities in poorly lit areas. He added that the recovered infrastructure will be handed over to the Federal Capital Territory Administration for reinstallation, while investigations continue into the illegal use of fake diplomatic and government number plates.