In a major a crackdown on economic sabotage, infrastructure theft, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has secured a comprehensive court order to seal all branches of Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity Industrial Ltd nationwide.
This followed the recent exposure of a highly sophisticated syndicate systematically vandalizing Nigeria’s critical infrastructure.
NSCDC National Public Relation Officer, Afolabi Babawale in a statement said the suspects linked to the syndicate are facing severe criminal allegations.
He listed the allegations to include; Conspiracy to commit felony and theft,Intentional endangering of safety of persons traveling by railway
Obstruction, injuring, and damaging of railway infrastructure,Failure to give notice or information to a public officer,Dishonestly receiving and assisting in the concealment of stolen property,Giving support and financing to terrorist groups for the commission of acts of terrorism,Execution of Court Orders and Asset Recovery
Armed with valid search warrants and court orders, operatives from the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’S SIS) stormed the Birnin Yero facility in Igabi LGA, Kaduna State. All recovered railway sleepers and tracks are being officially secured and transferred to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to be preserved as vital exhibits for prosecution.
Confessions from arrested staff revealed a coordinated logistics network where vandalized national infrastructure was routinely moved to the company’s headquarters in Aba and other branches for melting. The stolen steel was subsequently recycled into commercial products such as nails and roofing sheets.
Consequent upon these discoveries, the closure and investigation orders have been extended to:Headquarters: Inner Galaxy Steel Company / Jiuxing Integrity Industrial Ltd (Ahala Ukwa Village, Umuahala Community, Obuzor Ukwu, Ukwa West LGA, Abia State).Northern Hub: Inner Galaxy Steel Company (Tasha Rawayyah, Gusau, Zamfara State).
All other branches and subsidiaries nationwide.
The Chinese nationals involved in the management of the complex have been formally summoned by the NSCDC but have yet to appear before investigators.
“The Commandant General of the NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has issued a strict directive to the Commandant in charge of the CG’S SIS, Appollos Dandaura, ensuring that operatives maintain absolute diligence and professionalism throughout this high-impact operation.
“Every single suspect found culpable in this bleeding of our nation’s commonwealth will face the full wrath of the law. The NSCDC remains fiercely committed to reducing infrastructure vandalism to the absolute minimum.” The CG said.
“The NSCDC expresses its profound gratitude to the judiciary for the swift granting of these legal instruments, preventing further interference with crucial evidence. The Corps also commends the gentlemen of the press for their vital partnership in shining a bright light on these economic crimes, ensuring transparency and public accountability.
“Members of the public are strongly urged to continue collaborating with the Corps by sharing credible, timely information to help bring an end to infrastructure theft.”
