Nigeria Police Recover Railway Materials

The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, through its Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad, arrested Chisom Goodnews and Hajia Adama Ahmed Adamu on April 9, 2026, in Akwanga, Nasarawa State. The suspects were involved in the large-scale vandalisation of critical national railway infrastructure. The operation led to the interception of a trailer truck conveying approximately 60 tonnes of vandalised railway tracks and sleepers, valued at over ₦400 million. The materials were concealed under sacks of groundnut shells during transport from Bauchi State to Ilorin, Kwara State. Preliminary investigations revealed that the truck driver was contracted for ₦2.5 million, and further findings indicate an organised supply chain linked to receivers of such stolen infrastructure. During the investigation, operatives reportedly rejected an offer of ₦100 million made to compromise the process. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the operatives for their courage, discipline, and incorruptibility. The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force remains dedicated to safeguarding the nation's assets from vandalism.