The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has apprehended three individuals for vandalising and stealing railway clips and nuts along the rail line in Offa Local Government Area.
A statement released on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC I Ayoola Michael Shola, said the arrests followed the interception of one suspect on Friday, November 28, 2025.
Operatives of the NSCDC Offa Division received 18-year-old Mosahudu Salisu, who had been apprehended by a Nigeria Railway Corporation official at the Adeleke area of Offa while attempting to transport stolen railway parts on his motorcycle.
Further investigations led to the arrest of two more suspects allegedly linked to the syndicate: Hassan Abu, 19, the principal suspect responsible for vandalising the rail line; Mosahudu Salisu, 18, as the buyer and receiver of the stolen materials; and Abubakar Mohammed, 35, who acted as the intermediary facilitating the sale of the items.
The suspects remain in custody and are cooperating with investigators by providing relevant information.
While presenting the suspects, the Kwara State Commandant, Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, condemned the acts, saying the vandalisation of railway infrastructure poses a major risk to national safety and economic growth.
He commended the operatives of the Offa Division for their professionalism and intelligence-driven operation that led to the arrests.
Commandant Mohammed reiterated the Corps’ commitment to protecting critical national assets across the state and assured that the suspects will face court charges once investigations conclude. He also urged residents to supply timely and reliable information to aid security operations.
