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NSCDC shut steel firms linked to rail sabotage

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  • Nigeria's security forces have sealed facilities of Inner Galaxy Steel nationwide for allegedly recycling vandalized railway materials.
  • The action follows a court order and the arrest of suspects who reportedly confessed to supplying the company with stolen railway components.
  • Authorities are investigating the alleged involvement of Chinese nationals and are committed to prosecuting all culpable individuals to curb economic sabotage.

Nigeria's security forces have shut down facilities belonging to Inner Galaxy Steel across the country. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) acted on a court order after arresting suspects found with vandalized railway materials allegedly destined for the company.

Officials stated that the company is implicated in the vandalism and recycling of railway infrastructure and other critical national assets. During a briefing, the NSCDC's National Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, detailed that suspects face charges including conspiracy, endangering railway passengers, and financing terrorism. Recovered railway materials have been transferred to the Nigerian Railway Corporation as exhibits.

The facility will remain sealed pending the conclusion of investigations.

· Babawale AfolabiNational Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, addressing journalists during a briefing at the facility.

The NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, urged the public to provide information to combat vandalism. He emphasized the Corps' dedication to protecting national infrastructure and assured that all those found guilty would face prosecution. The NSCDC also acknowledged the judiciary for the court order and the media for their role in exposing economic crimes.

All suspects found culpable will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

· Ahmed AudiCommandant General of the NSCDC, speaking about the investigation.
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