Police arrest railway vandal, recover slippers in Bauchi

Bauchi State Police Command has arrested Abubakar Sanusi, a suspect accused of vandalizing railway property. The arrest followed credible intelligence that led operatives to a residential building in Doya Quarters, where a consignment of stolen railway slippers was recovered.

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In response, operatives attached to ‘A’ Division Township swiftly swung into action and traced the stolen items to a residential building in Doya Quarters, as against the expectation that such exhibits would be concealed in a warehouse or government facility.

Operatives from the ‘A’ Division Township traced the vandalized materials to the building, acting on information received on August 17, 2026. The entire recovered consignment was evacuated to the police station. The operation concluded on August 18, 2026, with Sanusi's arrest.

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Consequently, the entire consignment of vandalised railway slippers was recovered and evacuated to the station. The operation was concluded at about 0330hrs on 18th August 2026 with the arrest of a male suspect, Abubakar Sanusi, in connection with the crime.

The police spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, stated that investigations are ongoing to identify other members of the alleged syndicate. Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu reiterated the command's commitment to safeguarding national assets and infrastructure. He warned that anyone involved in vandalism or destruction of government property would face legal consequences.

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Anyone found engaging in vandalism or destruction of government property will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

The command urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to aid in protecting national assets.

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We call on members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station and support in the protection of national assets, anywhere and always.