Police Arrest Two Over Railway Vandalism, Recover Materials Worth ₦400m
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of two suspects linked to large-scale vandalisation of critical national infrastructure and the recovery of railway materials valued at over ₦400 million.
The suspects, Chisom Goodnews (32) and Ahmed Adamu (22), were apprehended on April 9, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m. in Akwanga following credible intelligence by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS).
According to police authorities, the operation led to the interception of a trailer truck conveying approximately 60 tonnes of vandalised railway tracks and sleepers. The materials were reportedly concealed under sacks of groundnut shells in an attempt to evade detection while being transported from Bauchi State to Ilorin.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the truck driver had been contracted for ₦2.5 million to transport the vandalised materials, pointing to an organised supply chain involving receivers of stolen infrastructure.
In a significant development, police operatives involved in the arrest reportedly rejected a ₦100 million bribe offered in a bid to compromise the operation and secure the release of the suspects and exhibits.
The trailer used in conveying the items has been recovered, while investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate and recover additional exhibits.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the operatives for their professionalism, courage, and integrity, noting that their actions reflect the core values of the Force.
The Police reiterated its commitment to protecting national assets and warned that acts of infrastructure vandalism would be met with decisive action.
Police Arrest Two Over Railway Vandalism, Recover Materials Worth ₦400m