The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kano State Command has arrested two suspected vandals of railway sleepers in Kanwa village, Madobi LGA, Kano State
Briefing newsmen in Kano on Thursday, Commandant Mohamed Hassan Agalama identified the suspects as Shamsu Isyaku, 25, of Kanwa village, Madobi, alleged to be the principal suspect, and Shehu Yakubu, 40, of Kanwa Yamma, Madobi LGA, who is suspected of involvement in the purchase and receipt of stolen railway materials.
During the operation, 50 railway sleeper clips were recovered from the suspects.
Meanwhile, one Saleh Kanwa, who is also linked to the case, is currently at large, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend him.
The Command has commenced further investigations to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and identify other individuals who may be connected to the crime.
Investigations are also being intensified to recover the remaining 205 missing railway sleeper clips.
He reiterated the commitment of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command to safeguard lives, property and critical national assets and infrastructure.