Plateau man arrested for vandalising 15 electric cable bundles

Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina,

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The Plateau State Specialist Hospital has arrested a man, Sani Umar, for allegedly vandalising and stealing 15 bundles of electric cables from the hospital’s Children’s Ward.

Umar, said to be from the Gangare area of Jos, was intercepted by the hospital’s internal security team after he allegedly wrapped the cables in ward curtains in an attempt to disguise them as clothing and smuggle them out of the facility.

The hospital’s spokesperson, Mrs Talatu Achan Angi, confirmed the incident in a statement issued to PUNCH Metro on Thursday. She said the suspect was apprehended while trying to escape and had since been handed over to the ‘A’ Division Police Station for further investigation.

According to the statement, the arrest marks “another major breakthrough” in the hospital’s efforts to safeguard critical government infrastructure.

“On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, an individual identified as Sani Umar was caught with 15 bundles of assorted electric cables vandalised from the Children’s Ward,” the statement read.

“The prompt intervention of the security officer on duty led to his immediate arrest. His action is an act of sabotage that undermines government investments in improving the hospital’s infrastructure.”

The hospital condemned the incident, warning that such criminal behaviour threatens healthcare delivery, and urged staff and visitors to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.

The statement added that the hospital remains committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients.

Our correspondent recalls that in November 2025, the hospital also apprehended a suspected car thief who attempted to steal a patient’s Toyota Camry using a master key.

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