Crimes

Company probed for receiving stolen manhole covers in Abuja

One iron smelting company, Abuja Steel Company, has been identified as one of the alleged receivers of the stolen manhole covers in the nation’s capital.

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Olayinka said the company is located along Abuja-Kaduna Road, adding that ‘exhibits of interest’ have been recovered from the company and are in police custody.

“Further investigations going on as to the company and others’ involvement in the removal, purchase and melting of the manhole covers,” he noted.

Abuja highway sewage vandals arrested

Olayinka had, on Sunday, January 5, said some suspects were arrested in connection with the vandalism.

The minister’s spokesman stated: “The arrested persons are helping the security agencies with useful information about the buyers of the vandalised infrastructure.

“Also, as directed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, replacement of the manhole covers that were removed by the vandals commenced yesterday.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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