By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Lagos State Government has arrested a man accused of vandalising a concrete road barrier at Kosofe Bus Stop, Mile 12, along the Ikorodu Road.
The barrier was installed to stop pedestrians from crossing the expressway through unauthorised points.
The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the arrest in a post on X on Saturday.
Wahab said the suspect was apprehended during monitoring and enforcement operations conducted at the location.
“During monitoring and enforcement operations yesterday, our team apprehended a suspect at Kosofe Bus Stop, Mile 12, along the Ikorodu Road, for vandalising a concrete barrier installed to prevent pedestrians from crossing the expressway at unauthorised points,” he wrote.
He said the suspect was caught removing components of the structure that are essential to its stability.
“The suspect was found deliberately removing iron rods, cables, steel reinforcements, and other critical structural components that contribute to the stability and effectiveness of the concrete barrier.
“The suspect has been arrested and will be prosecuted in accordance with the law. This enforcement action underscores the Lagos State Government’s commitment to protecting public infrastructure and ensuring the safety of all road users and residents”
The commissioner said the arrest was part of the state government’s continued efforts to protect public infrastructure from vandalism.
The development comes amid concerns over the persistent removal of metal components from public structures across Lagos. Authorities have warned that such acts could weaken infrastructure, endanger road users and result in losses of public funds.
The latest arrest also follows the recent apprehension of 27 suspected hoodlums over the alleged vandalism of a bridge linking Festac Town with Alakija.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had ordered the arrest and prosecution of persons suspected of vandalising the bridge.
