The Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted a Peugeot J5 vehicle loaded with vandalised railway slippers and arrested two suspects linked to transformer vandalism in the state.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC Saminu Yusuf, disclosed the development to journalists on Saturday in Bauchi.
According to him, operatives acted on credible intelligence from concerned road users regarding the activities of suspected vandals in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.
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“Our personnel swiftly mobilised and, at about 6:00 p.m. on August 24, 2025, intercepted a white Peugeot J5 bus with registration number KMC 23 XQ. However, the culprits abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene before operatives arrived,” Yusuf explained.
He noted that items recovered from the vehicle included 85 pieces of railway slippers, 15 bags of sawdust, and the Peugeot J5 bus itself. He further stated that documents found inside the abandoned vehicle are being examined to trace its ownership and identify the suspects.
In a separate operation, Yusuf revealed that two suspects were apprehended in Azare town for allegedly vandalising a transformer and stealing armoured cables in Bauchi metropolis.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the suspects vandalised the transformer while the other conspired to purchase the stolen cables for resale. Recovered exhibits included the vandalised cables, with both suspects confessing to the crime,” he said.
The State Commandant of NSCDC, Oloyede Oyerinde, commended his personnel for their prompt response and commitment to protecting critical infrastructure. He reaffirmed the corps’ determination to combat vandalism and other forms of criminal activity across Bauchi State.
