Three men have been apprehended by the Nigerian Army for allegedly damaging crucial equipment at a palm oil plantation in Okon Aku, Ohafia, Abia State.
Local hunters it was gathered, tipped off security agencies, leading to the arrest.
The Eastern Region Estate Investment (EREI), established in 1961, has faced repeated attacks by vandals.
The suspects were caught attempting to escape with looted items after vandalizing the oil processing mill on the plantation.
Despite a prior warning from the Abia State government, plans for rehabilitation were underway.
The suspects are now in detention, under investigation by Zone 9 Police Abia State.
