Three Kwara suspects arrested for vandalising railway facility

The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested three suspects in connection with the vandalisation and theft of railway clips and nuts along the railway line in Offa Local Government Area of the state.

The CDPRO, Kwara State Command, ASC I Ayoola Michael, on Tuesday, stated, “On Friday, November 28, 2025, operatives of the NSCDC, Offa Division, received Mosahudu Salisu, 18 years, who was apprehended by an official of the Nigeria Railway Corporation at the Adeleke Area, Offa, while attempting to transport stolen railway clips and nuts on his motorcycle.

“Following further investigation, the division uncovered additional accomplices and arrested them.

“The suspects were identified as: Hassan Abu, 19 years, the principal suspect who participated in the vandalisation of the rail line; Mosahudu Salisu, 18 years, the buyer/receiver of the stolen items; and Abubakar Mohammed, 35 years, the intermediary who facilitated the transaction between the vandals and the buyer.

“All suspects are currently in custody and assisting investigators with relevant information.”

While parading the suspects on Tuesday, the Kwara State Commandant, Dr Umar J. G. Mohammed, condemned the criminal act, describing the vandalisation of railway infrastructure as a serious threat to national economic growth and public safety.

He commended the operatives of the Offa Division for their professionalism, dedication, and coordinated intelligence efforts that led to the arrests.

“Commandant Umar reaffirmed the corps’ resolve to protect critical national assets across the state and assured that the suspects will be charged in court upon conclusion of investigations,” the statement added.

He urged residents to support security agencies with timely and credible information to enhance public safety.