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NSCDC Cracks Down on Railway Vandals, Recovers Stolen Sleepers in Bauchi
NSCDC Cracks Down on Railway Vandals, Recovers Stolen Sleepers in Bauchi
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dealt a major blow to a criminal syndicate involved in the vandalism and illegal movement of railway infrastructure following the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of a large quantity of stolen railway sleepers along the Bauchi-Kano corridor.
The operation, carried out by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS), was part of an intensified crackdown on economic saboteurs accused of targeting critical national assets across the country.
The suspects, identified as 65-year-old Alzuma Yakubu and 32-year-old Ismail Muhammad, were intercepted while transporting suspected vandalised railway materials in a Peugeot Boxer vehicle with registration number KMC-366-TE.
According to the NSCDC, the operatives acted on credible intelligence concerning the illegal movement of railway infrastructure from Tafawa-Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State to Kano State.
According to the spokesman of the Corps, Afolabi Babawale, upon interception and thorough inspection of the vehicle along the Bauchi-Kano Road, operatives discovered a huge consignment of suspected railway sleepers concealed inside the truck.
He said the driver, Yakubu, and Muhammad, who allegedly claimed ownership of the recovered items, were immediately arrested, while the vehicle and stolen materials were impounded as exhibits.
He noted that the breakthrough followed a strategic directive by the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, who ordered the relocation of the CG’s Special Intelligence Squad to Bauchi State after concerns emerged over the increasing vandalism of railway infrastructure in the region.
He said the deployment came on the heels of an alarm reportedly raised by the Governor of Bauchi State over the activities of suspected criminal elements allegedly operating under the guise of contractors linked to “Des-Rail Limited.”
In response, the Commandant General mandated the Special Intelligence Squad, under the leadership of Commandant Apollos Dandaura, to dismantle networks involved in the systematic destruction and illegal removal of railway infrastructure along the Bauchi-Gombe axis.
Security sources disclosed that the arrested suspects are currently providing useful intelligence to investigators, as efforts intensify to uncover the wider syndicate behind the operation.
Investigators are also said to be tracking secret warehouses allegedly used for storing vandalised railway materials before they are transported to other states for illegal sale.
The NSCDC described the operation as a major success in the federal government’s ongoing efforts to safeguard Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), particularly railway facilities considered vital to national economic growth and transportation development.
The Corps warned vandals, scrap dealers and other criminal elements involved in the destruction of public infrastructure that Bauchi and neighbouring states would no longer serve as safe havens for their illicit activities.
The latest interception underscores growing concerns over the rising threat posed by infrastructure vandalism in Nigeria, with security agencies increasingly battling organised syndicates accused of sabotaging public investments worth billions of naira.
Analysts said sustained attacks on railway facilities not only undermine economic development but also threaten ongoing efforts by the federal government to modernise the nation’s transportation network and improve regional connectivity.
NSCDC Cracks Down on Railway Vandals, Recovers Stolen Sleepers in Bauchi
Troops Rescue Farmer Shot by Suspected Armed Herders in Plateau, Recover Abandoned Cattle
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have rescued a farmer who was shot by suspected armed herders during an attack in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 4:20 p.m. on June 29 around Jebbu Miango community, where the assailants attacked a farmer identified as Mr. Lambat.
The sources said troops swiftly responded to a distress call and engaged the attackers, forcing them to flee the area before they could inflict further harm.
During the intervention, the troops rescued the victim, who had sustained gunshot wounds, and evacuated him to ENOS Hospital in Miango for urgent medical treatment.
The troops also recovered a herd of cattle abandoned by the fleeing suspects. The animals were moved to a secure location pending identification of their rightful owners and further necessary action by the relevant authorities.
Security sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks in the area.
Troops Rescue Farmer Shot by Suspected Armed Herders in Plateau, Recover Abandoned Cattle
Missing Man Found Dead at Illegal Mining Site in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
The corpse of a man earlier reported missing has been recovered at an illegal mining site in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), responded to a report at about 7:30 a.m. on June 29 that one Mr. Jerry had gone missing from the Rantya area.
The sources said the troops, in collaboration with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), launched a search-and-rescue operation in the surrounding bushes.
During the operation, the search team discovered the victim’s corpse at a mining site. The body bore gunshot wounds as well as machete cuts.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the deceased had left home for illegal mining activities but failed to return, prompting concerns from relatives and the subsequent search operation.
Security sources said investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing and identify those responsible.
Missing Man Found Dead at Illegal Mining Site in Plateau
Military Delivers Decisive Air Strike on Bandit Enclave Along Niger–Kaduna–Zamfara Border
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian military, in continuation of its sustained air campaign against armed bandits and other criminal elements threatening national security, has recorded another significant operational success with a precision air strike targeting a major gathering of bandits at Dogon Dawa, along the strategic Niger–Kaduna–Zamfara border.
Credible operational sources confirmed that the strike was executed after intelligence indicated that a large number of armed bandits had converged at the location to coordinate and plan a series of attacks against nearby communities.
The precision engagement effectively struck the gathering, resulting in the neutralisation of a substantial number of the terrorists. Intelligence obtained following the operation also indicated that more than hundreds of motorcycles, believed to have been assembled for the planned offensive and mobility of the criminal elements, were present at the target area at the time of the strike.
Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) and follow-up intelligence further revealed that several surviving terrorists, many of them wounded, fled in disarray towards the forests between Shadadi and Ma’undu through the Mangwaro axis, abandoning their coordinated plans as the devastating effects of the air strike disrupted their operations.
The successful mission illustrated the effectiveness in employing intelligence-driven precision air power to deny criminal groups freedom of movement, disrupt their command structures, and degrade their operational capabilities before attacks can be launched against innocent civilians.
This operation also reflects the seamless synergy between intelligence agencies and the Air Component in identifying, tracking, and engaging high-value terrorist and bandit targets with remarkable precision while sustaining pressure on criminal networks across the North-West and North-Central theatres.
Military Delivers Decisive Air Strike on Bandit Enclave Along Niger–Kaduna–Zamfara Border
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