45 yr old man arrested by NSCDC over alleged rail track vandalism in Bauchi

By Samuel Luka,
Bauchi

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Bauchi State Command have arrested a 45 year old man, Usman Jungudo over alleged vandalism and theft of railway installations in Bauchi.

The Bauchi state Commandant of the NSCDC, Mr Oloyede Nelson Oyerinde who made this known while briefing newsmen on Monday in Bauchi, disclosed that stolen items such as railway sleepers, bolts, and nuts, worth millions of naira were recovered.

Mr. Oyerinde said in continuation of the NSCDC unwavering commitment to protecting critical national assets and infrastructure, the Command has recorded significant progress in the fight against vandalism.

He said that the feat was achieved following credible intelligence from the Department of State Services (DSS) Alkaleri Division, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at approximately 1000hrs.

“My operatives responded swiftly to a report of railway track vandalism at New Gwaram, along Gombe Road. Although the suspects had fled the scene before our arrival, we were able to recover some exhibits,” Oyerinde said.

The commandant added that the personnel quickly responded and recovered a white Peugeot J5 vehicle loaded with vandalized railway materials, including 53 railway sleepers with bolts and nuts, 14 railway fish plates, and 20 bags of charcoal.

According to him, in a follow-up operation carried out in Cross Tasha, Faruqu, and Taliyaje areas of Tubule Ward in Kirfi Local Government, his men successfully arrested one Usman Jungudo, a 45-year-old male, for the unlawful dismantling and sale of railway track components.

“During preliminary interrogation, he confessed to his involvement and several items were recovered as evidence and are now in custody at our state headquarters,” he said.

The Commandant commended the diligence and timely response of the officers, whose dedication led to the breakthrough in this case.

“I want to use this opportunity to send a clear message: We will not tolerate vandalism of public property in Bauchi State. Those who engage in such criminal acts will face the full wrath of the law,” he said.

According to him, investigations are ongoing, and the suspect will be prosecuted accordingly upon conclusion.

He urged all residents of Bauchi State to partner with the command by reporting suspicious activities, saying that timely and accurate information remains a critical tool in defeating crime and safeguarding communities.