The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested five suspects for pipeline vandalism and other offences in Bauchi State.

The Commandant, Oloyede Oyerinde disclosed this on Saturday while parading the suspects in Bauchi.

Oyerinde said operatives of the corps apprehended the suspects for criminal misappropriation, rape and theft in different locations across the state.

According to him, the operatives nabbed two suspects for motorcycles theft at a lodge in Magama Gumau, Toro Local Government Area of the state.

Oyerinde said the Corps arrested one suspect on March 7, for alleged pipeline vandalism and illegal extraction of kerosene in Alkaleri.

He added that on February 26, operatives of the Corps in Alkaleri detained a 38-year-old man (name withheld), for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl.

He said the Corps on March 4, detained a 22-year-old man for siphoning diesel from a 150KVA generator meant for powering street lights in Bauchi metropolis.

Oyerinde said the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigations.

While reiterating commitment to protect critical infrastructure, Oyerinde urged residents to cooperate with security agencies to protect lives and property.