• Warns against vandalism of railway assets
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the temporary suspension of operations on the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) due to operational exigencies and technical advice from its engineers.
 
In a statement issued by the NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the corporation said the suspension became necessary to allow for critical operational assessments aimed at ensuring continued safety, reliability, and improved service delivery along the corridor.
 
The corporation noted that the temporary halt in operations was part of efforts to address identified technical concerns and maintain safe railway services for passengers.
 
NRC expressed regret over the inconvenience the development may cause to commuters and other stakeholders, assuring the public that efforts were underway to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.
 
According to the corporation, passengers and intending travellers would be informed before the end of the week on the date for the resumption of normal train operations.
 
The NRC reiterated its commitment to providing safe, efficient, and customer-friendly rail services across the country, while appreciating the public’s understanding, patience, and continued support during the temporary suspension.

Meanwhile, the NRC has said that the surge in vandalism of railway infrastructure in the North-East and North-Central parts of Nigeria signals dangers to the safety of passengers and railway personnel, and to the sabotage of national assets and progress.
 
The declaration follows what the corporation described as renewed and coordinated attacks on railway infrastructure in parts of the country, with fresh incidents of vandalism recorded in Plateau and Bauchi states.
 
It said the disturbing developments are a direct attack on critical national infrastructure, and an affront on public safety, economic growth and national security.
 
According to the NRC, “in one of the latest incidents recorded on May 21, 2026, a truck reportedly loaded with vandalised railway materials became stuck between Kuru and Science School, Kuru in Plateau State, exposing the dangerous activities of criminal elements involved in the destruction and illegal movement of railway materials.
 
“Similarly, along Zango, in Bauchi State, between Kilometre 878 and 889, railway slippers were completely removed on both sides of a level crossing, leaving behind a few disjointed rail pieces. The Corporation warned that such acts could result in catastrophic train accidents, disruption of rail services, loss of lives and destruction of government investments worth billions of naira.”