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Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested an 18-year-old suspected vandal for tampering with critical road safety infrastructure on the Third Mainland Bridge, in what authorities describe as a dangerous act capable of endangering thousands of commuters.
According to the Lagos State police spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the suspect, identified as Dogara John, was apprehended on April 6, 2026, at about 5:30 p.m., while allegedly removing reflective road studs installed on the bridge to enhance visibility and guide motorists, particularly at night and during adverse weather conditions.
Adebisi disclosed that the suspect was caught red-handed during routine patrol operations. A search conducted at the scene led to the recovery of 20 vandalised reflective studs in his possession.
The reflective road studs, commonly embedded along major highways, serve as crucial navigational aids for drivers, helping to delineate lanes and reduce the risk of accidents. Their removal, especially on a high-traffic artery like the Third Mainland Bridge, poses a significant threat to public safety.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, reiterated the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on vandalism, warning that anyone caught sabotaging public infrastructure would face the full weight of the law.
He stressed that such acts not only undermine government investments in road safety but also expose unsuspecting road users to avoidable dangers.
The police chief also called on residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities around public infrastructure to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency lines.
The arrest underscores the Lagos Police Command’s renewed focus on safeguarding critical infrastructure amid growing concerns over vandalism and its ripple effects on public safety and urban mobility.
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