The Police rejected N100 million bribery in a surveillance operations, and arrested two suspects for railway vandalism.

Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, in a statement indicated that through the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad, FID-STS, the police recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of two suspects involved in large-scale vandalism of critical national infrastructure, including recovery of railway materials valued at over N400 million.

According to the FPRO, the suspects, Chisom Goodnews, 32, and Ahmed Adamu, 22, were arrested on 9th April 2026 at about 1800hrs in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, following credible intelligence.

The operation led to the interception of a trailer truck conveying approximately 60 tonnes of vandalised railway tracks and sleepers. The materials were concealed under sacks of groundnut shells in a deliberate attempt to evade detection while being transported from Bauchi State to Ilorin, Kwara State.

Placid said that preliminary investigations revealed that the driver of the truck was contracted for the sum of N2.5 million to transport the vandalised materials, while further findings indicated an organised supply chain linked to receivers of such stolen infrastructure.

During the investigation, the operatives involved in the operation reportedly rejected an offer of N100 million to compromise the process and secure the release of the suspects and exhibits.

The trailer truck used in conveying the items has been recovered, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate, including the intended receivers, and to recover additional exhibits.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the operatives for their courage, discipline, and incorruptibility, noting that such acts exemplify the core values of the Force.

The Nigeria Police Force remains dedicated to safeguarding the nation’s assets from vandalism.