Kwara: 3 in NSCDC net for alleged vandalisation of railway facility
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) 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 (LGA) of the State.
A statement by the spokesperson of the NSCDC, ASC 1 Ayoola Michael Shola, said: “On Friday, 28th November 2025, operatives of the NSCDC Offa Division received Mosahudu Salisu, 18 years, who was apprehended by an official of the Nigeria Railway Corporation at Adeleke Area, Offa, while attempting to transport stolen railway clips and nuts on his motorcycle.
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Following further investigation, the division uncovered additional accomplices and arrested them.
“The suspects are Hassan Abu, 19 years, who was the the principal suspect; Mosahudu Salisu, 18 years, who was 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, according to the statement, are currently in custody and assisting investigators with relevant information.
The statement added: “While parading the suspects on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, 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 to court upon conclusion of investigations. He urged residents to support security agencies with timely and credible information to enhance public safety.”