Oyo Police Bust Syndicate, Seize ₦200m Stolen Rail Tracks
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested three suspects linked to the vandalism and theft of railway tracks valued at ₦200 million in the Gambari, Orile-Igbon area. The suspects were intercepted around 1:45 p.m. with the stolen rails loaded on a HOWO truck. Preliminary investigations show the tracks were unlawfully removed from Niger State and transported through Oyo, with Lagos as the intended final destination. The arrested men include the vehicle driver, a coordinator and a temporary receiver who stored the materials in Ogbomoso. Police say a timely tip-off from a vigilant member of the public led to the breakthrough. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other syndicate members and recover additional exhibits. The Commissioner of Police commended the public’s cooperation and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to safeguarding critical infrastructure.
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