Lagos Cracks Down On Vandals, Arrests Suspect For Barrier Theft

• State Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy on Vandalism

• Suspect Caught Stealing Iron from Government Barriers

• Commissioner Warns Against Destruction of Public Property

Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a stern move, the Lagos State Government has arrested a suspected vandal, Abba Mohammed, for allegedly vandalizing and stealing iron from concrete barriers erected along drainage channels.

The arrest sends a clear message of the state’s unwavering stance against the destruction of public infrastructure.

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Consequently, the 24-year-old suspect, who hails from Kano State, was apprehended by officials after a whistleblower alerted them to the ongoing vandalism along the System 1 Odo Iya Alaro main stream at the Opebi Link Bridge.

Addressing the issue, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards vandalism.

“Over the years, theft and vandalism of government properties have become a target, a situation we can no longer condone,” he stated.

Furthermore, Wahab explained that the concrete barriers are strategically placed to separate drainage channels from encroachment, underscoring their importance in maintaining the city’s infrastructure.

Despite claiming that the barriers had fallen and denying knowledge of their purpose, the accused, along with two accomplices who remain at large, faced immediate arrest for their actions.

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In a brazen attempt to evade justice, Abba tried to escape while being transported to the Ministry of the Environment, damaging a ministry vehicle in the process.

Issuing a stern warning, Wahab cautioned the public against the vandalism and sale of public property, including railings, manhole covers, and concrete barriers. “Anyone caught will face the law,” he asserted.

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