The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested six individuals suspected of vandalising railway infrastructure in Kiru Local Government Area.
The State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, disclosed this on Wednesday in Kano.
He explained that the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the command following credible intelligence and sustained surveillance.
Hassan-Agalama said the suspects were caught removing railway slippers illegally, describing their actions as economic sabotage and a danger to public safety and national development.
He identified the suspects as Sulaiman Salisu, 45; Musa Aliyu Harisu, 22; Ishaq Alhassan, 20; Isa Aminu, 35; Sadiq Bala, 20; and Mansur Idris, 22, all from Kaduna State.
According to him, items recovered from the suspects include vandalised railway slippers, 60 nuts of railway slippers, and tools used in carrying out the act.
He listed the tools as one 50kg gas cylinder, one 5kg gas cylinder, and a 20-metre hose.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects have been engaging in such acts with the intention of selling the materials for personal gain,” he said.
He added that safeguarding critical national infrastructure remains a key responsibility of the corps.
The commandant warned that anyone found vandalising government property would face strict legal consequences.
He noted that the suspects would be charged to court in line with the law.
He also assured residents of the command’s continued commitment to protecting infrastructure and ensuring the safety of lives and property.
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