POLICE ARRESTS THREE SUSPECTED VANDALS OF CRITICAL NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, RECOVERS STOLEN RAIL TRACKS VALUED AT ₦200 MILLION IN OYO STATE


The Oyo State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success in its sustained campaign against economic sabotage and the vandalisation of critical national infrastructure with the arrest of three suspected members of a railway vandalism syndicate and the recovery of stolen rail tracks valued at approximately Two Hundred Million Naira (₦200,000,000.00).

The breakthrough followed a timely tip-off from a vigilant member of the public. 
Acting on the credible intelligence, operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit swiftly mobilised to Gambari, Orile-Igbon area of Oyo State, where they intercepted the suspects on 14 July 2026 at about 1:45 p.m. before the stolen railway materials could be moved to their final destination.
The suspects, identified as Waheed Ayinde ‘M’ (54 years), Muhammed Sani ‘M’ (27 years), and Hassan Ibrahim ‘M’ (22 years), were arrested in connection with the illegal movement of vandalised railway tracks. 
Recovered during the operation were vandalised rail tracks estimated to be worth ₦200 million and a HOWO truck bearing registration number CAL 972 XA (Cross River), allegedly used in conveying the stolen items.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the railway tracks were unlawfully removed from Niger State and transported into Oyo State as part of a coordinated criminal operation, with Lagos serving as the intended final destination. 
Further findings established that the arrested suspects played distinct roles in the syndicate. 

They include the contracted driver responsible for conveying the stolen railway tracks to Lagos, a co-conspirator involved in coordinating the operation, and a temporary receiver who provided a storage location in Ogbomoso pending the clandestine movement of the stolen materials to their final destination.

The suspects have each made useful confessional statements and are cooperating with investigators. 
Efforts are currently ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate who remain at large, recover additional exhibits connected with the operation, and conclude a comprehensive investigation for diligent prosecution.

Reacting to the breakthrough, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, commended the vigilant member of the public whose timely information led to the success of the operation, describing the feat as a clear demonstration of the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing and community partnership. 
He urged residents of Oyo State to continue supporting the Police and other security agencies with credible and timely information, assuring them that every actionable intelligence will receive prompt operational response. 
The Commissioner further reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure and emphasized that the Oyo State Police Command will not allow the State to become a breeding ground or safe haven for criminals and other perpetrators of economic sabotage.

For Emergencies, Contact:
Oyo State Call Response Center Toll-Free Line: 615
Oyo State Police Command Control Room: 08081768614 & 07055495413

Popular posts from this blog

COWAN Partners with MoMo PSB to Host the National Entrepreneurship Summit & Exhibition (NESE) 2025

Image
Empowering Nigerian Entrepreneurs for Inclusive Growth and National Development The Country Women Association of Nigeria (COWAN), in partnership with MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), proudly announces the National Entrepreneurship Summit & Exhibition 2025, holding from November 18–20, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. This landmark event, titled and powered by MoMo PSB, will bring together entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, financial institutions, development partners, and international stakeholders to celebrate innovation, showcase enterprise, and expand opportunities for sustainable economic growth. With the theme: “   Empowering Entrepreneur, Transforming Communities and Driving National Development” The Summit and Exhibition will highlight the role of entrepreneurship as a catalyst for national development - encouraging innovation, creating jobs, driving financial inclusion, and unlocking value ac...
Read more

POLICE SMASHES CULTIST INITIATION PROCESSION IN ISARA-REMO, ARRESTS 30 SUSPECTS, RECOVERS FOUR (4) VEHICLES AND EXHIBITS, AS CP URGES CULTISTS TO RENOUNCE CULTISM AND CRIMINALITY

Image
Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Ogun State Police Command, in collaboration with detectives from Isara Area Command and Isara Division, have successfully smashed a suspected cultist initiation procession in Isara-Remo, leading to the arrest of thirty (30) male suspects namely Muiz Olawale, Adeniji Akinwale, Ajayi Victor, Damilola Oluwasegun, Adewale Olayemi, Aminu Rahmon, Olodudu Ademola, Matthew Imoleayo, Adenle Habeb, Lekan Qudus, Olamilekan Ayanleke, Adegbasa Ezekiel, Ibukun Adeniyi, Abiodun Babatunde, Oshofolahan Michael, Salau Adedeji, Benjamin Kehinde, Magnus Elijah, Oluwadamilare Samson, Oyebowale Ojutona, Abiodun Makanjuola, Idowu Toheeb, Olamide Sunday, Malik Also, Abdullahi Damilola, Israel Ayomikun, Oyeledun Ezekiel, Adelabu Imoleayo, Ajayi Oluwasegun, and Olaawun Faith. The operation was carried out on 16th June, 2026, at about 1600hrs, following credible intelligence that a group of suspected hoodlums had converged at an uncomp...
Read more

P.C.R.C. Meiran Police Divisional HQ Holds 2026 Grand Launching of Calendar, Awards Presentation and Investitures of Patrons and Matrons

Image
The Police Community Relations Committee (P.C.R.C.) of Meiran Police Divisional HQ has held it's 2026 Grand Launching of Calendar, Awards Presentation,Investitures of Patrons and Matrons,with a Theme "Strengthening Community Safety: The Role of Real Estate Agents and Landlords in Local Policing " The  event  took place at Blue Carnival hotel Old Ota road,Ekoro Area,with a massive  gathering of Security personnel, the Clergies, Community Leaders, and Government Officials. In his address , the Chairman of the Meiran Division P.C.R.C. Pastor Samuel O.Kotoye, said The police cannot secure our community alone, safety is a collective responsibility.As residents, landlords and stakeholders,we must provide the moral and logistics support needed to enable our police officers function effectively. When the police are well supported,our environment becomes safer and crime is drastically reduced, security is not the duty of one person,i...
Read more