The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has condemned the vandalism on the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge corridor between Agege and Agbado stations.

The corporation said some unknown persons have tampered with vital signalling components along the corridor.

The vandalised items included 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, the corporation said.

This information was confirmed by the Chief Public Relations Officer, NRC, Callistus Unyimadu, for the management.

He described the vandalism as an act of sabotage against national infrastructure, stressing that such actions not only disrupt smooth train operations but also pose serious safety risks to both passengers and railway staff.

However, NRC assured the public that train movement on the Lagos-Ibadan corridor was not obstructed, while operations had continued without interruption.

Security agencies have also been notified to investigate and apprehend those responsible.

The corporation reiterated its commitment towards ensuring the safety and reliability of rail operations nationwide and called on members of the public, especially communities along railway corridors, to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities around railway facilities.