Crime
NSCDC apprehends 3 suspects, truck for railway theft
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) command in Bauchi State has apprehended three suspects and a truck over alleged theft of railway sleepers.
The Commandant, Oloyede Oyerinde, said at a news conference on Tuesday in Bauchi that the railway sleepers were concealed under bags of rice offal.
Oyerinde said that the suspects were apprehended at about 3.00a.m on June 20 during a routine patrol by NSCDC personnel.
“Our investigations reveal that the railway sleepers were removed from Gital Village in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, and were being taken to Ilorin,” he said.
The NSCDC official said that the intercepted truck, with registration number: FGE 663XB, was cleverly disguised to evade security checks.
He further said that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the mastermind of the crime who was currently at large.
Oyerinde said that the corps recovered 371 pieces of vandalised railway sleepers, 210 bags of rice offal, and an articulated vehicle.
He commended personnel of the command for their gallantry and commitment towards safeguarding critical national infrastructure.
The commandant urged members of the public to be vigilant and collaborate with the corps by availing it with credible intelligence to fight crime.(NAN)
-
Football3 days agoFrance confirms U-20 Women’s World Cup participation amid FIFA-UEFA rift
-
Business3 days agoNigeria’s external debt service falls 31.5% to $954m in Q1 2026
-
Latest3 days agoNFF denies calling for Infantino’s resignation
-
Featured3 days agoOsun Governorship Election: Adeleke faces tough test as APC, ADC mount challenge
-
Business3 days agoNNPC faces fresh scrutiny over oil licensing, production claims, transparency
-
Latest3 days agoMessi reportedly faced multiple bomb threats during 2026 World Cup
-
Business3 days agoNaira at ₦1,360/$: Can the currency’s new stability last?
-
Business1 week agoBreaking: NNPCL reduces pump price of petrol as competition intensifies