NSCDC intercepts vehicle with railway slippers, nab 2 vandals in Bauchi
By Ahmed Ahmed
The Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted a Peugeot J5 vehicle loaded with vandalised railway slippers and arrested two individuals in connection with transformer vandalism in separate operations across the state.
The command’s spokesman, ASC Saminu Yusuf confirmed the incident to newsmen on Saturday in Bauchi
He said the interception followed intelligence reports from concerned road users about suspected railway vandals operating in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.
“Our personnel swiftly mobilised and, at about 6:00 p.m. on August 24, 2025, intercepted a white Peugeot J5 bus with registration number KMC 23 XQ.
“However, the culprits abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene before operatives arrived.
The spokesman said the items recovered include 85 pieces of railway slippers, 15 bags of sawdust, and the Peugeot J5 bus.
“Documents discovered inside the vehicle are currently being reviewed to trace its ownership and identify the suspects involved,” Yusuf said.
Meanwhile the Spokesman said in a separate operation on August 14, 2025, at about 2:00 a.m.the command operatives in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area, apprehended two individuals for vandalising transformer armour cables at the Bauchi State Low-Cost Housing Estate.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the suspects vandalised the transformer while the other conspired to purchase the stolen cables for resale.
“Recovered exhibits included the vandalised cables, with both suspects confessing to the crime.
According to Yusuf the State Commandant, Oloyede Oyerinde, commended his personnel for their swift action and dedication to safeguarding public infrastructure.
He reiterated the corps’ commitment to eradicating vandalism and other forms of criminal activity in the state.
The command warned those engaging in acts of vandalism to desist, stressing that anyone caught would face the full weight of the law.
