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NSCDC Uncovers Alleged Multi-Billion Naira Railway Theft Ring, Seals Chinese-Linked Steel Companies Nationwide
NSCDC Uncovers Alleged Multi-Billion Naira Railway Theft Ring, Seals Chinese-Linked Steel Companies Nationwide
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has launched one of the biggest crackdowns on economic sabotage in recent years after sealing all operational facilities belonging to Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity Industrial Ltd over alleged involvement in the large-scale vandalism and recycling of stolen railway infrastructure across the country.
The sweeping operation followed the uncovering of what security operatives described as a highly organised criminal network allegedly responsible for dismantling critical railway assets and converting them into commercial steel products worth billions of naira.
In a statement issued on Monday by the spokesman of NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale, the Corps disclosed that it had secured comprehensive court orders authorising the immediate sealing of the companies’ headquarters, branches and subsidiaries nationwide as investigations intensify into allegations of infrastructure theft, economic sabotage and terrorism financing.
The Corps said suspects linked to the syndicate are facing grave criminal allegations, including conspiracy to commit felony, theft, destruction of railway infrastructure, obstruction of railway operations, concealment of stolen property and providing support for terrorist activities.
Acting on valid court warrants, operatives of the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad stormed the companies’ facility located in Birnin Yero, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where large quantities of railway sleepers and tracks allegedly removed from national rail corridors were recovered.
The recovered materials have since been handed over to the Nigerian Railway Corporation and preserved as exhibits for prosecution.
Investigators said preliminary findings exposed an extensive logistics chain through which vandalised railway materials were allegedly transported from different parts of the country to the firms’ facilities for melting and industrial recycling.
According to the NSCDC, confessions allegedly obtained from arrested workers revealed that stolen railway components were routinely moved to the companies’ headquarters in Aba and other branches where they were converted into roofing sheets, nails and other steel products for commercial distribution.
The Corps subsequently extended its closure order to the companies’ headquarters located at Ahala Ukwa Village, Umuahala Community, Obuzor Ukwu in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, as well as another major operational hub in Tasha Rawayyah, Gusau, Zamfara State.
Security sources described the operation as a major breakthrough in the fight against organised economic crimes threatening Nigeria’s fragile infrastructure and national security architecture.
The NSCDC further disclosed that Chinese nationals linked to the management of the companies have been formally summoned for questioning but are yet to honour the invitation of investigators.
Commandant General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, directed the Commandant in charge of the Special Intelligence Squad, Appollos Dandaura, to ensure that investigations are carried out with “absolute diligence and professionalism.”
Audi vowed that every individual found culpable would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
“Every single suspect found culpable in this bleeding of our nation’s commonwealth will face the full wrath of the law. The NSCDC remains fiercely committed to reducing infrastructure vandalism to the absolute minimum,” he stated.
The Corps also commended the judiciary for the swift granting of legal orders that prevented alleged tampering with critical evidence, while appealing to Nigerians to continue providing credible intelligence capable of exposing economic saboteurs undermining the country’s development.
NSCDC Uncovers Alleged Multi-Billion Naira Railway Theft Ring, Seals Chinese-Linked Steel Companies Nationwide
Angwa Rukuba Killings: Court To Rule On Jurisdiction, As Suspects Remain In DSS Custody
By: Zagazola Makama
The Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos, on Wednesday, reserved ruling on a preliminary objection on jurisdiction filed by counsel to some suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), and standing trial for their roles in the Angwa Rukuba massacre of late March and early April of 2026.
At the resumed trial on Wednesday, the Plateau State Director of Civil Litigation, Sabo Longji, told the court that two of the defendants filed a notice of preliminary objection challenging the the court’s jurisdiction, praying the court to strike out the case against them.
The prosecution, however, told the court presided over by Justice Gedeliah Fwomyon, that it filed a counter-affidavit dated June 29, 2026, which had been served on the defendants.
When the defence counsel, led by M. I. Shaba (SAN), M. I. Salihu and S.M Danlami, drew the court’s attention to the fact that the counter affidavit was filed out of time, the prosecution made a fresh application for extension of time, which the court granted.
The judge adjourned the matter to 2nd July 2026 to hear the motion, while the substantive matter was adjourned to 15th July, 2026.
The defendants are to remain in the custody of the DSS.
On Palm Sunday of 2026, a number of gunmen attacked Angwa Rukuba in Jos North LGA of the state, killing about 30 persons. Days later, the DSS arrested Adamu Isa Alhassan, Isa Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar aka Auwalu Dogo, and Musa Abubakar Ibrahim aka Yaroro.
The Plateau State government charged the four suspects alongside one Ado Ibrahim, said to be at large, with criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, illegal possession of firearms, and illegally dealing in arms and ammunition.
Angwa Rukuba Killings: Court To Rule On Jurisdiction, As Suspects Remain In DSS Custody
Yobe Police rescue 4 kidnapped victims in Fika
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Yobe State Police Command has rescued four young female victims who were abducted in an attempted kidnapping incident in the Fika local government area of Yobe State.
This was contained in a press release issued and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ,SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said on 28th June, 2026, Fika Division received a distress call reporting that unidentified persons attacked and abducted four young females at Didim village.
According to the release, the victims are all females and minors; young persons were aged between 15 and 17 years.
He maintained that, upon receiving the report, police operatives attached to Kukar Gadu outstation, in collaboration with local vigilantes, swiftly mobilized and launched a rescue operation.
Therefore, reinforcement from the division was deployed, leading to the successful rescue of all four victims unhurt, and the victims were immediately taken to Kukar Gadu primary healthcare center for medical examination and necessary support before being reunited with their families.
Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the criminal syndicate responsible for the attack as the command intensifies its operations to bring them to justice.
The Yobe state commissioner of Police, CP Usman Kanfani Jibrin psc, mspsp, has directed sustained and intelligence led operations to ensure that the perpetrators are arrested and made to face the full weight of the law. He reiterated the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
He urged the residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide the police with credible and timely information on suspicious persons, movements, or vehicles.
Yobe Police rescue 4 kidnapped victims in Fika
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Drug Peddlers in Jos Raid
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1,Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested three suspected drug peddlers during a raid on a notorious hideout in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Military sources said the operation was conducted at about 6:00 a.m. on June 29 at the Congo-Russia area following sustained efforts to curb illicit drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
According to the sources, the troops arrested three suspects identified as Abubakar Abdulrahman, 23; Muhammadu Abubakar, 28; and Awal Ali, 33.
The sources said quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa and other illicit drugs were recovered from the suspects during the operation.
The arrested suspects have been profiled and are undergoing further investigation, while appropriate legal action will follow.
The military said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and deny drug traffickers safe havens within Plateau State.
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