Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested suspects linked to the vandalism and theft of property belonging to the state-owned Akwa Ibom Water Company.

Timfon John, the police spokesperson in the state, disclosed this in a statement forwarded to PREMIUM TIMES on Friday.

Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said the arrests, which occurred between 18 and 21 August, were intelligence-driven.

She identified the suspects as Itoro Moses David and Patrick Effiom.

"On 18 August, operatives responded to a tip regarding the theft of armoured cables from the Akwa Ibom Water Company's property on Brooks Street in Uyo. The police team quickly mobilised, leading to the arrest of two suspects at the scene," Ms John said....