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The Nigeria Police Force said it has, through the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad, FID-STS, arrested suspects involved in large-scale vandalisation of critical national infrastructure.
The police also said it recovered vandalised railway materials valued at over N400 million.
The suspects, Chisom Goodnews, 32, and Ahmed Adamu, 22, were arrested on 9th April 2026 at about 1800hrs in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, following credible intelligence.
A statement signed by DCP Anthony Okonkwo Placid, Force Public Relations Officer, said the operation led to the interception of a trailer truck conveying approximately sixty tonnes of vandalised railway tracks and sleepers.
“The materials were concealed under sacks of groundnut shells in a deliberate attempt to evade detection while being transported from Bauchi State to Ilorin, Kwara State,” the statement said.
It said that preliminary investigations revealed that the driver of the truck was contracted for the sum of N2.5 million to transport the vandalised materials, while further findings indicate an organised supply chain linked to receivers of such stolen infrastructure.
During the investigation, the Police said that operatives involved in the operation reportedly rejected an offer of N100 million made in a bid to compromise the process and secure the release of the suspects and exhibits.
The trailer truck used in conveying the items has been recovered, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate, including the intended receivers, and to recover additional exhibits.
The statement added that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the operatives for their courage, discipline, and incorruptibility, noting that such acts exemplify the core values of the Force.
