ABIA (Isuikwuato LGA): New wave of criminality, hoodlums uproot rail lines | SEE PHOTOS

A new form of crime is gradually taking root in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia, as some hoodlums are seen uprooting the federal rail lines passing through some communities in the LGA.

AFNEWS reliably gathered that this gang act has been ongoing for a while. It was discovered that those perpetrating this criminal acts are colluding with locals of the affected communities to uproot the rail-lines which they sell as steel to recycling companies.

AFNEWS also gathered during investigation that the first set of individuals arrested for their involvement in this heinous act were taken to the Isuikwuato police station, but were however released by the police. Few days ago another set of hoodlums were also arrested uprooting the rail lines passing through Amaba and Ovim communities in Isuikwuato LGA.

This news sources as at the time of filing this report, gathered that those arrested are still under police custody, however the questions begging for answers is on whose authority are these individuals operating? Do they have the legal authority to attack and merchandise critical national infrastructure just because it is located in their domain?

AFNEWS is therefore using this medium to call on the the people of Isuikwuato to rise and protect national assets within their communities and not allow criminal elements destroy assets meant for the good of the generality of the masses.This is also a call to the Nigerian Police Force to embark on a thorough investigation to unmask all those involved in this dastard act.

The Local Government Chairman of Isuikwuato LGA is also by this medium been called upon to be alive to his responsibility by following up this case to ensure that all those involved in this new phase of criminality in Isuikwuato are prosecuted, as this will serve as a deterrent to others intending to carry out such acts in the future.

Source: https://afnews.ng/amp/abia-isuikwuato-lga-new-wave-of-criminality-hoodlums-uproot-rail-lines-see-photos/

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hunger bad o! but all I see is foolishness and backwardness

I saw this act in Aba and Umuahia

Even though these facilities are useless for the purpose meant for over a long period doesn’t mean they should be vandalized and sold

That shows the level of poverty in some part of the country.

ok

Na Aboki go uproot that thing. Aboki way come my house for Benin day uproot the aluminum of my generator roof? Fear them!

They do this in different parts of the country.

Since train is no longer using it, it is better to uproot it and the owner of the land should take back their land.

Nonsense

If this report is actually true, then, it is not logically justifiable on the ground of poverty but greed, sabotaging, blindness and moral decadence.

Those guys have done a great disservice to the adjoining terminals and communities. They shouldn't come online and start crying blue murder because they can't hold the few given to them.

imagine the rant & criticism that will flood this thread if this happened in other part of the country!

Somebody call ESN to investigate the issue.

Too bad, meanwhile railway revolution continues in the South West

What will they even use it for? Na wa o, this is not just poverty but wickedness and foolishness.

since the rail lines are of no use they might as well use the metal for other purposes.The useless vegetable and Amaechi are complete failures.

Is it not Hausa people that are causing it...they are the ones going up and down collecting what is not theirs. Have to chase one the other from taking building rods. Building rods o, u can imagine

Mrshape:
Na Aboki go uproot that thing. Aboki way come my house for Benin day uproot the aluminum of my generator roof? Fear them!

back your claims with pictures and videos.

Blue3k:
Somebody call ESN to investigate the issue.

ESN that are busy running for their lives

Multiplier7:
Is it not Hausa people that are causing it...they are the ones going up and down collecting what is not theirs. Have to chase one the other from taking building rods. Building rods o, u can imagine

They too will soon start carrying AK47 so that they can be able to take whatever in peace. Then they will be like your building rods or your life.

Development far

Biodun556:
Hoodlums in Abia uproot and vandalize rail lines passing through their communities to sell as scrap metal.

This is national sabotage that must be investigated and the perpetrators arrested.

No sane human will be part of this.

Photo Credit: Iroegbu Emenike


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No need for any investigation. They don’t want the rail, period. And Buhari will not waste South South oyel money to build infrastructure for people who will vandalize and steal it. Stealing and vandalism is in their blood. It is their heritage. They tried it in Lagos the other time using #EndSARS for cover.

This is Abia state for you - one of the most underdeveloped states in the whole world.
A state where people actively support and promote evil. You can tell by the kind of criminals they keep electing each time as governors.

donyfrank:
Since train is no longer using it, it is better to uproot it and the owner of the land should take back their land.

Nonsense

It is the proceed of vandalism and stealing national assets that was used to bring up this poster.

Multiplier7:
Is it not Hausa people that are causing it...they are the ones going up and down collecting what is not theirs. Have to chase one the other from taking building rods. Building rods o, u can imagine

You should have given the idiot jungle justice by roasting with petrol and fire like Boko Haram will do to the herdsman at Aso Rock when Boko boys finally invade Aso Rock

Imagine derailing a train over greed

Biodun556:
Hoodlums in Abia uproot and vandalize rail lines passing through their communities to sell as scrap metal.

This is national sabotage that must be investigated and the perpetrators arrested.

No sane human will be part of this.

Photo Credit: Iroegbu Emenike


https://afnews.ng/amp/abia-isuikwuato-lga-new-wave-of-criminality-hoodlums-uproot-rail-lines-see-photos/

When the economy of a state is destroyed by the state government people resort to vandalism just to survive I blame the government of Abia State who have denied abians of their own right.... Social amenities

FOXDOSSIER:
Abia state is cursed. They don't have a single good road in that m state, now they destroying rail line. B2MARIO come and carry your useless worthless state

Abia state is not cursed rather its government is, the people in the government have bribed people with authority to question their stupid act hence anything goes in Abia state

olajizz01:
That shows the level of poverty in some part of the country.

no it shows the level of neglect on the part of government. If that rail line is funtional, you wouldnt see this happening.

The POVERTY In that STATE is alarming. If nothing is done now, the effect will consume the entire EAST. I'M AN IGBO MAN from Aba, I know what I'm saying.