NSCDC apprehends four suspected rail line vandals in Plateau
The Plateau command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended four suspected vandals of railway slippers in the state.
Ishaku Musa, the commandant of the corps in the state, disclosed this during a news conference on Friday in Jos.
Mr Musa said the suspects were apprehended on January 24 at Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area (LGA).
“Following an intelligence report, our Anti-Vandals Squad invaded Mai Reke Market, Bukuru, Jos South LGA and arrested four suspected vandals of railway slippers.
“The suspects were arrested alongside a truck containing 33 full lengths and 22 short lengths slippers,” he said.
The commandant further said the command would charge the suspects to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
(NAN)
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