Police arrest 10 suspects over Lagos Coastal Road vandalism
Three to four sentences introducing the story. Fatai Tijani, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, announced the arrest of 10 suspects allegedly involved in the theft and vandalism of infrastructure on the Lagos Coastal Road. The suspects were apprehended after investigations led to the recovery of stolen iron materials. Authorities revealed that extensive damage has been done to the road, with hundreds of manhole covers and fencing stolen. The police and relevant agencies are working together to address the ongoing destruction.
What happened
- Fatai Tijani said the suspects were arrested on August 17, 2026, following investigations into the vandalism.
- The suspects, aged between 18 and 32, were found with vandalised iron materials linked to the Coastal Road.
- Olufemi Dare, Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, stated that 1,800 manhole covers were stolen from the highway between January and August 2026.
- Vandals also removed about 1,000 metres of clear-view fencing and around 75 directional signs from the road.
- In a related incident, Chidiebere Ochiri was arrested for allegedly stealing CCTV camera cables and iron on the Third Mainland Bridge.
