The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested three suspects in connection with the vandalisation and theft of railway clips and nuts along the railway track in Offa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State.

On Friday, 28th November 2025, operatives of the NSCDC Offa Division received Mosahudu Salisu, 18, who was apprehended by an official of the Nigeria Railway Corporation at Adeleke Area, Offa, while attempting to transport stolen railway clips and nuts on a motorcycle.

Subsequent investigations led to the identification and arrest of additional accomplices. The suspects are:

• Hassan Abu, 19 – the principal suspect involved in the vandalisation of the rail line.
• Mosahudu Salisu, 18 – the buyer/receiver of the stolen items.
• Abubakar Mohammed, 35 – the intermediary who facilitated the transaction between the vandals and the buyer.

All suspects are currently in custody and are assisting investigators with useful information.

While parading the suspects on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, the Kwara State Commandant, Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, condemned the act, describing the vandalisation of railway infrastructure as a serious threat to national economic development and public safety. He commended the Offa Division operatives for their professionalism, dedication, and coordinated intelligence efforts that led to the arrests.

Commandant Umar reaffirmed the Corps’ unwavering commitment to protecting critical national assets across the state and assured that the suspects will be charged to court upon the completion of investigations. He further urged residents to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information to enhance public safety.

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