PICTORIAL: Policemen Reject ₦100m Bribe From Vandals, Recover ₦400m Assets From Syndicate

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), has rejected a N100m bribe from a syndicate of vandals and thereafter recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of two suspects involved in the large-scale vandalisation of critical national infrastructure and the recovery of railway materials valued at over ₦400,000,000.

The suspects, Chisom Goodnews (32) and Ahmed Adamu (22), were arrested on April 9, 2026, at about 1800hrs in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, following credible intelligence.

These were disclosed in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Anthony Okon Placid, on Monday, who said the operation led to the interception of a trailer truck conveying approximately 60 tonnes of vandalised railway tracks and sleepers.

He noted that 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.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver of the truck was contracted for the sum of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira (₦2,500,000) to transport the vandalised materials, while further findings indicate 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 One Hundred Million Naira (₦100,000,000) made in a bid to compromise the process and secure the release of the suspects and exhibits,” the Police spokesman said.

He added that the trailer truck used in conveying the items has been recovered, and investigations were 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, psc(+), NPM, commends 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,” DCP Placid stated.

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