NSCDC nabs two suspects for alleged railway track vandalism

Two suspects have been arrested over alleged theft and vandalism of railway sleeper clips at Madobi Local Government Area. 

They were nabbed by the Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). 

At a press briefing on Thursday, October 22, in Kano, the State Commandant, Mohammed 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. Hassan-Agalama 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.