Operatives of the Isokoko Division under the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended two suspects allegedly involved in the vandalism of roadside concrete barriers in the Ile-Zik area of Lagos. The arrest, made on April 22, 2025, was facilitated by credible intelligence provided by members of the public.
According to a statement signed by the Csp Benjamin Hundeyin, Anipr, Mipra, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Ikeja, Today 6th May, 2025, the suspects, identified as Peter James, 26, and Lesipi Adamu, 24, were caught in the act of removing iron rods embedded in concrete barriers along the roadside. Upon their interception, the police recovered several tools believed to have been used in the operation. These include two sledgehammers, two cutting saws, and a pair of scissors.
Authorities confirmed that efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend additional suspects who reportedly fled the scene during the operation. Meanwhile, the two suspects have undergone preliminary investigation and have since been charged to court. They face charges of conspiracy, stealing, and the willful destruction of public infrastructure. The recovered tools have been formally registered and presented as exhibits in the ongoing legal proceedings.
Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has strongly condemned the act of vandalism, emphasizing that such actions pose significant threats to public safety and the integrity of critical infrastructure. He also reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property throughout the state.
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