The Nigerian Railway Company (NRC) has decried the growing circumstances of vandalisation of its electrical and signalling installations throughout the nation, describing the development as a serious menace to secure and environment friendly practice operations.
The Corporation confirmed that two suspects have been not too long ago arrested in Kaduna for vandalising its tools on the Rigasa Prepare Station space.
The suspects — Ibrahim Abdullahi (22 years previous) of Hayi, Rigasa, and Sani Ibrahim (24 years previous) of Layi Turaki, Rigasa — have been apprehended by operatives of the Nigeria Police, Railway Command connected to the Abuja–Kaduna Prepare Service (AKTS). The arrest adopted the invention on Friday, 10 October 2025, at about 12:30 p.m., {that a} cable wire had been minimize and faraway from one in all NRC’s cranes stationed throughout the Rigasa facility. Performing swiftly on intelligence, the patrol workforce led by ASP Abdullahi Bwajin, Administrative Officer at Rigasa, traced and arrested the suspects.
This info was confirmed by the Chief Public Relations Officer, NRC, Callistus Unyimadu, for the administration.
Throughout interrogation, the duo confessed to committing the crime and disclosed that they bought the stolen cable to at least one Musa, popularly referred to as “Musa Main,” for ₦90,000. Every suspect reportedly obtained ₦30,000 as his share, whereas one other member of their syndicate, Abdulwahab Yakubu of Rigasa, is at present at giant.
Efforts are ongoing by the Nigeria Police, Railway Command (AKTS), to apprehend the remaining suspect and get well the stolen supplies. The NRC commends the Command for its professionalism and swift motion, assuring that every one culprits concerned in acts of vandalism will face the complete weight of the regulation.
Managing Director/Chief Govt Officer, NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, expressed deep concern over the growing assaults on railway electrical and signalling infrastructure, describing them as Important Nationwide Belongings.
He acknowledged that henceforth, the company, in collaboration with safety businesses, will deal with such offences as financial sabotage, with extreme authorized penalties for perpetrators.
Dr Opeifa appealed to members of the general public, notably residents of communities internet hosting railway amenities, to assist the NRC and safety businesses in defending these belongings. He famous that the railway system has at all times served as a catalyst for group growth and improved livelihoods, and safeguarding it stays a collective duty.
