A 45-year-old man was detained for railway vandalism by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps’ (NSCDC) Bauchi State Command, which also retrieved millions of naira’s worth of stolen railway supplies.
This was revealed by Commandant Oloyede Nelson Oyerinde during a press briefing in Bauchi.
He said that the recovery and arrest were a part of the Corps’ continuous efforts to protect vital national infrastructure.
“After receiving reliable information from the DSS Alkaleri Division, our operatives promptly responded to a report of railway track vandalism at New Gwaram, along Gombe Road, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m.,” Oyerinde said.
The crew found a white Peugeot J5 loaded with vandalized railway components, including 20 bags of charcoal, 14 fish plates, and 53 sleepers with bolts and nuts, even though the suspects had already left before the authorities arrived.
One Usman Jungudo was arrested as a result of additional operations in the Tubule Ward in Kirfi LGA’s Cross Tasha, Faruqu, and Taliyaje areas.
The suspect’s illegal disassembly and sale of railroad components led to his arrest.
“Several items were recovered and secured at the state headquarters, and he was reported to have confessed to the crime during interrogation,” he said.
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Noting that such commitment was essential to the operation’s success, Commandant Oyerinde praised his officers for their prompt and efficient response.
“This is a strong warning: Vandalism of public property in Bauchi State will not be accepted.” The full force of the law will be applied to offenders,” he said.
Investigations were still underway, he continued, and the suspect would face appropriate charges.
“Timely and accurate information is vital in combating crime and protecting our communities,” Oyerinde added, encouraging locals to assist the NSCDC by reporting suspicious activity.
