Kano NSCDC recovers 50 stolen railway clips, arrests two suspects

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kano State has recovered 50 stolen railway sleeper clips. They also arrested two suspects for stealing and damaging railway materials in Kanwa Village, Madobi Local Government Area.

The state commandant of the NSCDC, Mohammed Hassan Agalama, shared this news while speaking to journalists after showing the suspects at the command’s headquarters on Thursday.

"I welcome you to this briefing on the successful arrest of two suspects connected to the theft and vandalism of railway sleeper clips at Kanwa Village, Madobi Local Government Area of Kano State," he said.

The suspects are Shamsu Isyaku, 25, who lives in Kanwa Village, and Shehu Yakubu, 40, from Kanwa Yamma. Isyaku is believed to be the main suspect, while Yakubu is suspected of buying and receiving the stolen railway materials.

"During the operation, we recovered 50 railway sleeper clips from the suspects. There is also one Saleh Kanwa, who is linked to this case but is currently on the run. We are working hard to catch him," Agalama stated.

He mentioned that the command has started further investigations to find out more about the incident and to identify others involved in the crime.

"We are also stepping up efforts to recover the remaining 205 missing railway sleeper clips," the commandant added.

Agalama emphasized that his team is dedicated to protecting important national assets and infrastructure. He noted that railway facilities are crucial for national development, transport, and economic growth.

"We will not stop our work to ensure that those involved in vandalism, theft, and illegal trade of public infrastructure materials face justice," he said.

He also warned the public against buying or trading in stolen railway materials. Agalama stressed that anyone caught would face the full weight of the law.

He praised the officers involved in the operation for their alertness and hard work. He encouraged the public to continue supporting the corps by providing reliable and timely information that could help in catching criminals and protecting public infrastructure in their areas.

The commandant confirmed that the suspects will be taken to court after investigations are completed, and efforts to apprehend the suspect on the run and recover the stolen railway materials are ongoing.