- Sanwo-Olu inspected the damaged Festac-Alakija Bridge
- He assured residents that the bridge remains structurally sound
- The governor warned vandals and buyers of stolen government property
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inspected the Festac-Alakija Bridge following reports of vandalism that damaged parts of the structure.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Sanwo-Olu visited the bridge on Saturday to assess the extent of the damage and determine the condition of the affected sections.
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He was accompanied by contractors working on the bridge, members of the State Executive Council and chairmen of the local government areas involved.
After inspecting the facility, the governor assured residents that the bridge remained structurally stable despite the damage caused by suspected vandals.
Sanwo-Olu also issued a strong warning to those responsible for the vandalism and individuals who purchase stolen government property.
He said the government would ensure that anyone found involved in the destruction or purchase of vandalised public infrastructure faces the full force of the law.
The governor urged residents to reject and report activities that could endanger public infrastructure or encourage the theft of government property.
His inspection followed an earlier directive to security agencies to identify and prosecute those responsible for the attack on the bridge, which he described as a serious threat to public infrastructure.
A video that circulated online had shown parts of the bridge severely damaged, with concrete sections broken and reinforcing steel rods reportedly removed by suspected scavengers.
Following the governor’s directive, security operatives reportedly arrested 27 suspected hoodlums in connection with the vandalism of the bridge linking Festac Town and Alakija.
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