Vandalism of Railway Property: NRC Police Command arrests Alleged Kingpin in Kaduna, Recovers Trailer Loaded with Railway Materials in Plateau

By Afolabi Oyekunle.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Police Command has arrested one Musa Abdullahi, (also known as Major), aged 32, a notorious receiver and kingpin of vandalized railway materials in Kaduna.

The arrest according to the Corporation was a major breakthrough in the Corporation’s campaign against the vandalisation and theft of railway materials, just as it intercepted a trailer loaded with railway components in Plateau State.

The suspect, who was apprehended around Rigasa, in Kaduna confessed to have purchased the stolen electrical cables belonging to the NRC at the rate of ₦90,000 from vandals.

His arrest followed intelligence reports on the vandalism of electrical installations along the Mando–Rigasa corridor on Tuesday, 14th October 2025. Investigation is ongoing, and the case will be charged to court upon conclusion.

In Plateau State, operatives of the Nigeria Police, Railway Command, intercepted a trailer conveying large quantities of railway materials along KM 822–823, Forom axis, in the early hours of Tuesday, 14th October 2025.

The truck, which was abandoned by its driver who fled the scene, was successfully towed to the Jos Railway Police Station on Wednesday, 15th October 2025. Investigation is ongoing to uncover and apprehend all individuals connected to the theft.

The Managing Director of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, commended the Nigeria Police for their professionalism, intelligence-led operation, and swift action in handling both incidents.

He described the arrests and recovery as clear evidence of the renewed synergy between the Corporation and security agencies in protecting critical railway infrastructure across the country.

NRC MD: Dr. Kayode Opeifa.

Dr. Opeifa reaffirmed the Corporation’s resolve to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other security formations to ensure that vandals, receivers, and collaborators are brought to justice. He emphasized that such criminal acts amount to economic sabotage, warning that the NRC Management will continue to pursue zero tolerance for vandalism through enhanced surveillance, community engagement, and intelligence sharing.

The NRC Managing Director further appealed to residents of communities hosting railway facilities to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious movement around rail installations. He noted that the railway system remains a major driver of national development and urged the public to view its protection as a shared responsibility.

Signed:

Callistus Unyimadu

Chief Public Relations Officer

For: Management

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