NRC boss seeks stronger security collaboration with police, demands tougher penalties for vandals

By Olasunkanmi Akoni

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has reaffirmed the Corporation’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to protect railway infrastructure across the country.

Opeifa made the pledge on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Olugbenga Abimbola, at the Command Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan.

He was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Nigeria Railway Police Command, CP Lasisi Titilola.

The NRC boss commended the Oyo State Police Command and the Railway Police Command for their professionalism and swift response, which led to the arrest of three suspected railway vandals and the recovery of stolen railway materials valued at about ₦200 million.