Oborevwori Hails Police, Vigilantes Over Arrest of Suspected Cable Vandals in Delta

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the State Police Command for arresting two suspected electric cable vandals and recovering stolen cables, describing the operation as a significant boost to efforts to protect critical public infrastructure across the state.

In a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor praised the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, as well as officers and men of the command for their swift response and commitment to tackling the vandalism of government-owned facilities.

He also lauded members of a local vigilante group for collaborating with the police, saying the successful operation demonstrated the government’s resolve to safeguard public assets and ensure infrastructure investments continue to benefit residents.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, operatives of the Kwale Police Station, working with local vigilantes, acted on credible intelligence on June 25 and stormed the Ibabu–Ugiliamai Road, where suspected vandals were allegedly dismantling and stealing electric cables.

The suspects reportedly attempted to flee upon sighting the security team but were apprehended during the operation.

Police identified the suspects as Osakwe Sunday, 28, and Ekene Obocha, 34. One of the suspects sustained injuries during the operation and is receiving treatment at a hospital, while the other remains in police custody.

The vandalised electric cables were recovered as exhibits.

Governor Oborevwori urged residents to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence that would aid crime prevention and strengthen public safety.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting critical infrastructure and maintaining a secure environment for all residents of the state.

Meanwhile, Commissioner of Police Yemi Oyeniyi warned criminal elements to desist from vandalising government infrastructure and other public assets, stressing that the command would continue to identify, arrest and prosecute offenders.

He also appealed to members of the public to sustain their cooperation with the police by volunteering useful information capable of preventing crime and bringing offenders to justice.