The State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, disclosed this during a press briefing in Kano on Thursday, October 22.
He identified the principal suspect as 25-year-old Shamsu Isyaku, a resident of Kanwa Village in Madobi, while the second suspect, 40-year-old Shehu Yakubu of Kanwa Yamma, Madobi, was allegedly involved in purchasing and receiving the stolen railway materials.
According to Hassan-Agalama, 50 railway sleeper clips were recovered from the suspects during the operation.
He added that another suspect, identified as Saleh Kanwa, who is also linked to the case, remains at large, with efforts ongoing to apprehend him.
The commandant said investigations were underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged crime and identify other individuals connected to the incident.
“Investigations are also being intensified to recover the remaining 205 missing railway sleeper clips,” he said.
The NSCDC reiterated its commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure and bringing those responsible for the alleged theft and vandalism to justice.
