by Ntakobong Otongaran
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has condemned what it described as another disturbing act of vandalism on the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge rail corridor.
The incident occurred between Agege and Agbado stations, where unidentified persons allegedly tampered with critical signalling components used in coordinating train movements.
According to a statement by the Corporation’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the vandalized items include the removal of signal machine cap protectors and the cutting of connection cables on Switch Point Machine No. 2. The damage was discovered during a routine inspection on Monday, October 6, 2025.
The Corporation expressed strong disapproval of the act, warning that such sabotage poses grave safety risks to passengers and staff while threatening the efficiency of train operations.
“NRC strongly condemns these acts of sabotage against national infrastructure. Such actions not only disrupt smooth train operations but also endanger lives,” the statement read.
Unyimadu, however, assured that train movement on the Lagos-Ibadan corridor was not affected by the incident, as operations have continued without interruption.
He added that security agencies have been notified and tasked with investigating and apprehending those behind the act.
Reiterating its commitment to safe and reliable rail services nationwide, the NRC urged members of the public, especially communities located along railway corridors to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities around railway infrastructure.