Expatriate Arrested for Vandalising Abuja Streetlights

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the arrest of a prominent expatriate suspected of vandalising streetlights across Abuja.

Felix Obuah, Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), revealed this during an inspection of ongoing streetlight repairs and maintenance in the territory.

While withholding the suspect’s identity, Obuah noted that the expatriate is affiliated with a well-known company and assured the public that the suspect would face legal consequences.

Minister’s Directive on a Well-Lit Abuja

Obuah emphasised that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike had issued strict instructions to ensure the city remains well lit.

He stated:
“Most times, we assume scavengers or miscreants are the culprits behind streetlight vandalism. However, today we uncovered that high-level contractors are also involved in sabotaging the Minister’s efforts and the work of AMMC.”

The arrest highlights ongoing efforts to safeguard public infrastructure and maintain the capital’s aesthetic and functional standards.