Lagos arrests 27 for alleged bridge vandalism
The Lagos State Government has apprehended 27 individuals accused of vandalising a newly constructed bridge connecting Festac Town to Alakija. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, described the incident as a serious threat to public safety. The arrests were made during a midnight enforcement operation involving security agencies. Authorities have pledged to continue efforts to protect public infrastructure from such acts.
What happened
- Tokunbo Wahab announced the arrest of 27 suspected hoodlums for allegedly removing iron rods, steel reinforcements, and cables from the bridge.
- The vandalism was discovered beneath the newly constructed bridge linking Festac Town to Alakija.
- A joint midnight operation by the Rapid Response Squad and Kick Against Indiscipline task force led to the arrests.
- Wahab emphasized that the destruction poses a significant risk to public safety and undermines government investment.
- The government has vowed to continue enforcement actions against vandals and other offenders threatening public infrastructure.
