The intercepted trailer loaded with stolen slippers in BauchiBy AUSTINE TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi –The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted a trailer loaded with stolen railway slippers in Bauchi State.The slippers were hidden beneath sacks of sawdust, raising suspicion of deliberate concealment and intent to vandalize public infrastructure.*Biggest heist in recent Times*Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, in a statement on Tuesday, described the incident as "the biggest heist in recent times"."The NRC Police Command confronted economic saboteurs targeting railway assets nationwide," he said.Three suspects were arrested, and the vehicle and stolen items are now in NSCDC custody for further investigation.Opeifa reiterated the NRC's firm stance against vandalism of railway infrastructure."This arrest reflects our zero tolerance for railway vandalism," he said. "We will pursue every culprit threatening the future of rail transport in Nigeria."The NRC Police and NSCDC have made several arrests, with materials recovered across Bauchi, Kano, Kwara, and Gombe states.The NSCDC's swift action has prevented further damage to the railway infrastructure, and the investigation is ongoing to bring the perpetrators to justice.
By AUSTINE TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi –
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted a trailer loaded with stolen railway slippers in Bauchi State.
The slippers were hidden beneath sacks of sawdust, raising suspicion of deliberate concealment and intent to vandalize public infrastructure.
*Biggest heist in recent Times*
Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, in a statement on Tuesday, described the incident as “the biggest heist in recent times”.
“The NRC Police Command confronted economic saboteurs targeting railway assets nationwide,” he said.
Three suspects were arrested, and the vehicle and stolen items are now in NSCDC custody for further investigation.
Opeifa reiterated the NRC’s firm stance against vandalism of railway infrastructure.
“This arrest reflects our zero tolerance for railway vandalism,” he said. “We will pursue every culprit threatening the future of rail transport in Nigeria.”
The NRC Police and NSCDC have made several arrests, with materials recovered across Bauchi, Kano, Kwara, and Gombe states.
The NSCDC’s swift action has prevented further damage to the railway infrastructure, and the investigation is ongoing to bring the perpetrators to justice.
