NSCDC Arrests Two Suspects over Railway Vandalism in Kano

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested two suspects over the alleged theft and vandalism of railway sleeper clips at Kanwa Village, Madobi Local Government Area of Kano State.

The State Commandant, Mr Mohammed Hassan Agalama, disclosed this during a press briefing, identifying the suspects as Shamsu Isyaku, 25, of Kanwa Village, Madobi, and Shehu Yakubu, 40, of Kanwa Yamma, Madobi.

Agalama said Isyaku was suspected to be the principal suspect, while Yakubu was allegedly involved in the purchase and receipt of stolen railway materials.

He said 50 railway sleeper clips were recovered during the operation, adding that another suspect, identified as Saleh Kanwa, was currently at large.

According to him, investigations have commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, identify other persons connected to the alleged crime and recover the remaining 205 missing railway sleeper clips.

The commandant reiterated the Corps’ commitment to protecting critical national assets and infrastructure, particularly railway facilities, which he described as essential to national development, transportation and economic growth.

He warned individuals involved in the theft, purchase or trading of stolen railway materials that they would face the consequences of the law, while commending the operatives involved in the arrest for their vigilance and dedication.

Agalama urged members of the public to provide credible and timely information to assist security agencies in apprehending the fleeing suspect and safeguarding public infrastructure, adding that the suspects would be dealt with in accordance with the law after investigations.