Lagos State Government says it has arrested 27 suspected people for allegedly vandalising parts of a newly constructed bridge linking Festac Town (FESTAC) to Alakija. Multiple reports cite a statement by the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, describing the suspects as suspected “hoodlums” involved in damage to critical structural components of the bridge.
The arrests are reported to have taken place during a joint enforcement effort carried out late at night, with officers participating in a Rapid Response operation alongside other security personnel. The state’s announcement frames the action as part of efforts to protect public infrastructure and respond to reported vandalism.
Across the outlets, the core details remain consistent: the number of suspects arrested is 27, the alleged offence involves vandalism of a specific new bridge between FESTAC Town and Alakija, and the state attributes the arrests to a coordinated midnight operation involving enforcement officers. No additional case outcomes, charges, or investigative findings are included in the provided excerpts.
