Katsina Police Crack Down on Railway Vandalism: Four Arrested, Stolen Sleepers Recovered
Katsina Police Crack Down on Railway Vandalism: Four Arrested, Stolen Sleepers RecoveredIn a significant operation, the Katsina State Police Command arrested four individuals linked to railway vandalism after uncovering 70 stolen railway sleepers concealed in their vehicle.
The suspects were apprehended around 12:30 a.m. on October 11, 2026, during a routine stop-and-search along the Kurfi–Tsanni Village Road.
Officers intercepted a white J5 vehicle driven by 25-year-old Anas Abdullahi, who was accompanied by three other suspects: Nasir Nuhu, Salisu Yusuf, and Nuru Bala.During the search, police discovered the railway sleepers cleverly hidden behind 17 bags of animal feed.
According to the Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, initial investigations revealed that Nasir Nuhu confessed to receiving the stolen sleepers from a man named Anas Moh’d, who remains at large.
The intended recipient of the stolen goods was identified as Umar Bashir, also in Katsina.
All four suspects are now in police custody, while the vehicle and its contents have been secured as evidence.
Commissioner of Police in Katsina, CP Ali Umar Fage, reiterated the command’s dedication to protecting vital national infrastructure and combating vandalism.
He urged community members to report any suspicious activities to assist law enforcement.
This crackdown follows another recent arrest in Ogun State, where a man was detained for theft of railway materials, underscoring the increasing concern over the security of Nigeria’s railway systems.
Authorities remain vigilant, hoping that these efforts will deter future vandalism and safeguard essential transport networks crucial for national growth.
