The Oyo State Police Command made a major breakthrough in their fight against railway vandalism, arresting three suspects and recovering stolen rail tracks valued at over N200 million.The operation followed a tip-off from a member of the public, leading to a swift raid in Gambari, Orile-Igbon on July 14, 2026.

The suspects—Waheed Ayinde 'M', Muhammed Sani 'M', and Hassan Ibrahim 'M'—were linked to an organized syndicate that unlawfully removed railway tracks from Niger State and transported them to Oyo before attempting to move them to Lagos.Recovered items included vandalized rail tracks and a HOWO truck used in the operation.Preliminary investigations revealed each suspect had distinct roles: driver, coordinator, and storage provider.The suspects cooperated with investigators, but efforts continue to apprehend others involved.

Commissioner Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga praised the public's role in intelligence-led policing and urged continued community support for security agencies.