Writing By Ali Muhammad Rabiu; Editing By Godwin Duru
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara State Command has arrested three suspects over vandalisation and theft of railway clips and nuts on the railway line in Offa Local government area of the state.
In a statement , the command Public Relations officer, Ayoola Shola said the operatives of the NSCDC Offa Division received Mosahudu Salisu, 18 years, 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 his motorcycle.
According to it , following further investigation, the division uncovered additional accomplices and arrested Hassan Abu, 19 years, the principal suspect who participated in the vandalisation of the rail line, and Mosahudu Salisu, 18 years, the buyer/receiver of the stolen items.
It says Abubakar Mohammed, 35 years, is intermediary who facilitated the transaction between the vandals and the buyer.
The statement says all suspects are currently in custody and assisting investigators with relevant information.
ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
