The Nigerian Railway Corporation has accused a local government in Oyo State of supervising the destruction of railway infrastructure worth millions of naira in Ibadan, warning that it will take security, administrative and legal actions to safeguard its assets nationwide.

In a statement issued Tuesday by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the NRC described the incident as a “worrisome development,” citing the damage and removal of fixed railway facilities along its right-of-way in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area.

The NRC stated that the incident occurred on Monday and was allegedly led by Kehinde Amada, Chairman of Ibadan South-West Local Government, who was reportedly on-site.

The corporation
accused him of directing a group of thugs, people in Nigerian Army uniforms, and operatives of the Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun) to destroy NRC property along Ibadan’s Mile One–Ten corridor.

Unyimadu added that the council chairman allegedly claimed he was acting on orders from the state governor.

“According to the report, the destruction which occurred on Monday, February 2, 2026, was carried out by the Chairman of the Ibadan South-West Local Government Council, Kehinde Adeyemi Amada, who allegedly led a group comprising thugs, persons dressed in Nigerian Army uniforms, and operatives of Amotekun to vandalise NRC properties at the Mile One–Ten axis,” the statement partly reads.

The NRC stated that during the operation, essential rail assets—such as rails, sleepers, signal poles, and billboards—were destroyed and removed.

Fences belonging to tenants legally operating along the corridor were also reportedly dismantled.

The corporation emphasized that the affected corridor is a “clearly defined and legally protected railway right-of-way,” cautioning that any encroachment or interference amounts to a violation of federal law.

The NRC publicist stated that attempts by NRC Police officers to stop the operation were violently resisted, forcing them to withdraw to avoid further conflict.

The corporation called the incident a “grave violation of federal railway assets” and said it has begun detailed documentation of the case.

According to the statement, NRC Managing Director Dr. Kayode Opeifa called on the Oyo State Governor to intervene and rein in the Ibadan South-West Local Government chairman.

He warned that inaction could lead to a breakdown of law and order and continued violations of the rights of railway workers in the area.

Opeifa, however, assured that the Corporation remains committed to maintaining law and order and will continue to act responsibly “even in the face of provocation.”

However, Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, said that he needed time to review the NRC’s statement before issuing a detailed response, when contacted.