NSCDC nabs two suspects for alleged railway track vandalism, theft
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Hassan-Agalama identified the suspects as Shamsu Isyaku, 25, of Kanwa Village, Madobi, principal suspect, while Shehu Yakubu, 40, of Kanwa Yamma, Madobi, was suspected of purchasing and receiving the stolen railway materials.
By Ramatu Garba
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspects over alleged theft and vandalism of railway sleeper clips at Madobi Local Government Area.
The State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama made the disclosure at a press briefing on Thursday in Kano.
Hassan-Agalama identified the suspects as Shamsu Isyaku, 25, of Kanwa Village, Madobi, principal suspect, while Shehu Yakubu, 40, of Kanwa Yamma, Madobi, was suspected of purchasing and receiving the stolen railway materials.
He said 50 railway sleeper clips were recovered from the suspects during the operation.
He added that one Saleh Kanwa, who is also linked to the case, is currently at large, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend him.
The commandant said investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify other individuals connected to the alleged crime.
“Investigations are also being intensified to recover the remaining 205 missing railway sleeper clips” he said.
Hassan-Agalama reiterated the corps’ commitment to protecting critical national assets and infrastructure, particularly railway facilities, which are essential to transportation, national development and economic growth.
“We will not relent in our efforts to bring individuals involved in the vandalism, theft, and illegal trade in public infrastructure materials to justice. We also warn those who buy, receive, or trade in stolen railway materials that they risk facing the full consequences of the law” Hassan-Agalama said.
He commended the operatives involved in the operation for their vigilance and dedication, while urging members of the public to provide credible and timely information to help protect public infrastructure.
The commandant said the suspects would be dealt with in accordance with the law upon conclusion of investigations.
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