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NSCDC seals two Chinese firms over railway theft allegation

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  • The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has sealed two Chinese firms, Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity Industrial Ltd, over alleged railway infrastructure theft.
  • The NSCDC uncovered a syndicate involved in vandalizing critical national infrastructure, with stolen materials allegedly melted down for commercial products.
  • Chinese nationals involved have been summoned but have not yet appeared before investigators, while the NSCDC vows to prosecute all culpable individuals.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken decisive action against Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity Industrial Ltd, two Chinese firms accused of involvement in the systematic vandalism of Nigeria's railway infrastructure. The NSCDC has sealed facilities belonging to both companies nationwide following a court order.

Following the recent exposure of a highly sophisticated syndicate systematically vandalising Nigeria’s critical infrastructure, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has secured a comprehensive court order to seal all branches of Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity Industrial Ltd nationwide.

· Afolabi BabawaleThe NSCDC's National Public Relations Officer announces the sealing of the companies' facilities.

According to the NSCDC's National Public Relations Officer, Afolabi Babawale, the corps uncovered a "highly sophisticated syndicate" responsible for destroying critical national assets. Suspects linked to this syndicate face charges including conspiracy, theft, destruction of railway infrastructure, and alleged financing of terrorism. Recovered railway sleepers and tracks have been transferred to the Nigerian Railway Corporation as exhibits for prosecution.

Confessions from arrested staff revealed a coordinated logistics network where vandalised national infrastructure was routinely moved to the company’s headquarters in Aba and other branches for melting.

· Afolabi BabawaleThe NSCDC details how the stolen infrastructure was allegedly processed.

Confessions from arrested staff reportedly revealed a logistics network that transported vandalized national infrastructure to the companies' headquarters in Aba and other branches for melting. The stolen steel was then allegedly recycled into commercial products like nails and roofing sheets. The NSCDC has formally summoned the Chinese nationals managing these companies, but they have yet to appear before investigators. The Commandant General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has directed a professional investigation, vowing that all found culpable will face the full extent of the law.

The stolen steel was subsequently recycled into commercial products such as nails and roofing sheets.

· Afolabi BabawaleThe NSCDC explains the alleged end-use of the vandalized materials.
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