By Chibuike Nwabuko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) -The Nigerian Railway Corporation has condemned a fresh incident of vandalism along the railway corridor at KM 51, Papalanto, where electricity cables were reportedly destroyed and stolen on May 22, 2026.
Describing the act as disturbing and reckless on his X handle on Saturday, the corporation”s Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa said the attack was not only targeted at the NRC but also posed a serious threat to national development, public safety, and economic growth.
According to the corporation, vandalism of railway infrastructure such as cables, tracks, and signaling equipment could lead to service disruptions, accidents, financial losses, and danger to both passengers and railway workers.
The NRC warned vandals and other criminal elements to stay away from railway facilities nationwide, stressing that railway infrastructure remains a national asset belonging to all Nigerians.
The corporation also called on security agencies and relevant authorities to strengthen surveillance around railway installations and ensure that anyone caught sabotaging railway property is prosecuted in accordance with the law.
It further urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities around railway corridors and facilities.
The agency reiterated its campaign against railway vandalism, urging Nigerians to support efforts aimed at protecting critical national infrastructure.
