NSCDC intercepts vehicle, arrests two for railway slippers vandalism in Bauchi
By Ahmed Ahmed
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Bauchi State Command has arrested two individuals and recovered a vehicle loaded with vandalised railway slippers in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of the state.
The Corps’ Spokesman, ASCII. Saminu Yusuf confirmed the incident to newsmen on Saturday in Bauchi
He said the suspects were apprehended on July 29, 2025, following credible intelligence. NSCDC operatives intercepted a white Peugeot J5 bus with registration number KTG 40 XF, loaded with 80 pieces of vandalised railway slippers and four bags of charcoal.
“Both the suspects and exhibits were taken to the Bauchi State Command Headquarters for further investigation.
“Following preliminary investigations, the suspects were arraigned on July 31, 2025, and subsequently remanded in custody until October 1, 2025, when the Federal High Court will resume from vacation,” he said
According to him, the State Commandant, Oloyede Oyerinde, commended the operatives for their swift response
He reiterated the Corps’ commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure. He warned that those engaging in vandalism would face the full wrath of the law.
The Spokesman urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide timely information to security agencies to curb acts of sabotage.
