Warri-Itakpe train service: Two suspects arrested as NRC resumes operation today
The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that train service on the Warri-Itakpe Train service which was suspended on Sunday after a derailment, will resume on Wednesday.
This is just as two persons suspected to have been responsible for the vandalization of some of the fasteners and clips leading to the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) near Agbor in Delta State at the weekend, have been arrested.
The NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen.
The suspects, according to Opeifa are identified as Mudansuru Mutari (male, aged 27) and Blorie Kokori (aged 39).
They were apprehended around Kilometer 208 before Abraka, Delta State, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, by operatives of the NRC Police Command in collaboration with local security agents.
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According to him, “Preliminary investigations and their confessional statements revealed their direct involvement in tampering with vital components of the rail track.”
Opeifa commended the Railway Police Command and community security networks for their swift and coordinated response. He stated that the suspects will face the full wrath of the government for sabotaging national infrastructure and endangering public safety.
Dr. Opeifa reiterated the Corporation’s zero-tolerance policy on vandalism, describing the act as economic sabotage and a serious threat to national security. He emphasized NRC’s continued collaboration with security agencies to ensure that all individuals involved in such acts are apprehended and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent.
In a related development, Dr. Opeifa confirmed that the re-railment and full restoration of the affected portion of the Warri–Itakpe track were completed on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
“Following a thorough safety inspection and operational audit, normal train operations on the corridor will resume tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5, 2025.”
The Managing Director reassured passengers and stakeholders that NRC remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability while also intensifying surveillance, deploying advanced security technologies, and strengthening community engagement along all railway corridors.
The Corporation appreciates the patience and understanding of passengers and the general public during the brief suspension period.
