In a stunning crackdown on vandals preying on Cross River State’s vital assets, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a massive haul of stolen galvanized metals from the KalaChika Chicken Factory. Operatives from the NSCDC’s Anti-Vandal Unit swooped in on a hidden scrap dump in Abasi Obori, Ikot Ishie, Calabar, seizing the pilfered materials just as they were primed for smuggling out of the state.
Acting on solid intelligence, the NSCDC Cross River Command described the operation as a game-changing victory in the war against economic sabotage. State Commandant Okarazu C.E. has ramped up the agency’s focus, now zeroing in on the “final destinations and end-users” of these stolen goods to dismantle the entire criminal network.
NSCDC Public Relations Officer Orok Kinini-Iyeme SC revealed the metals were strategically stockpiled at the site, ready for transport to an unknown buyer outside Cross River. “The raid at Abasi Obori, Ikot Ishie sends a clear message—there is no hiding place for those profiting from the destruction of our state’s infrastructure,” he declared.
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Anti-Vandal Unit teams have locked down the location and arrested several suspects for grilling. Early probes point to a sophisticated syndicate stripping government factories and utilities of valuable metals, then flipping them to external markets.
The NSCDC is tracing every link in this illicit value chain, from looters and truckers to the ultimate buyers, vowing full prosecution for all involved. This intelligence-driven bust underscores the power of community tips in Ikot Ishie and beyond.
As Cross River gears up for Yuletide festivities and Carnival season, the Command urges residents to stay vigilant. Report suspicious activity around scrap yards and public facilities immediately to help safeguard state assets.
