Traditional Ruler, 18 Others Arrested Over Sale Of NDDC Transformers

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The Rivers State Police Command has smashed a syndicate that specialises in diverting transformers released by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC for installations in communities to the market.

News sources say 20 of the transformers meant for various communities were recovered at a warehouse on Aba Road in Port Harcourt.

The owner of the warehouse, during interrogation, said he bought the transformers from some traditional rulers and community leaders.

A top Police source told Vanguard that 19 suspects including a traditional ruler were among those so far arrested in connection with the scam.

“During interrogation, the suspect confessed that he bought the transformers from some traditional rulers and community leaders. Based on the confession, 19 suspects, including a traditional ruler, have been arrested,” the source said.

The Police said a case of conspiracy and stealing had been established against those arrested and they would be prosecuted accordingly.

Meantime, Vanguard gathered that no NDDC staff had been linked with the sale of the transformers. “No linkage with any NDDC staff since they had been supplied to the various communities.” [Vanguard]

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