POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER RAILWAY VANDALISM IN OGUN, RECOVER 16 IRON RODS

Police in Ogun State have arrested a 36-year-old man, Shobande Taofeek, over alleged vandalism and theft of railway infrastructure in the Arigbajo area.

The operation led to the recovery of 16 railway iron rods and two gas cylinders, according to the state police command.

Command spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi said officers from the Special Weapons and Tactics unit intensified surveillance and patrols after receiving intelligence about the theft of railway materials.

Taofeek was arrested on October 23, 2026. Police said he subsequently led officers to an unfinished building where the items were recovered.

Babaseyi added that investigators were examining the suspect’s alleged involvement in three previous incidents.

Efforts are continuing to locate other people suspected of involvement and recover additional missing materials.

Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting public infrastructure and urged residents to provide timely information about suspicious activities.

The allegations against the suspect remain under investigation and have not been determined by a court.