The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects allegedly linked to the repeated vandalism and theft of public infrastructure on the newly constructed Lagos Coastal Road.

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The state Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing and parade of suspects at the command headquarters, Ikeja.

He said the suspects were arrested on August 17, 2026, following intelligence gathered during investigations into the vandalism of the road infrastructure.

The CP added that vandalised iron materials were recovered from the suspects during the arrest.

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He identified the suspects as Courage Ogbemudiah, 19; Michael Janes, 25; Muhammed Mustapha, 25; Muyideen Ola, 32; Emmanuel James, 18; Tadious Nanius, 28; Anthony Nucase, 23; Makinde Muize, 30; Bolaji Raji, 30; and Waliu Kabiru, 28.

“Vandalised iron materials were recovered during the operation. Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspects are linked to the incessant vandalism of the Coastal Road infrastructure. The suspects have also made statements regarding their alleged involvement in the offence,” the police boss added.

He also noted that the command was working closely with the relevant authorities to ensure that those responsible for the continued destruction and theft of public infrastructure are brought to justice.

Tijani said preliminary investigation indicated that the suspects were connected to the incessant vandalism of the Coastal Road infrastructure and had made statements regarding their alleged involvement.

“The command is working closely with the relevant authorities to ensure that those responsible for the continued destruction and theft of public infrastructure are brought to justice,” he said.

In a related development, the CP said a 28-year-old man, Chidiebere Ochiri, was arrested for allegedly vandalising and stealing government-installed CCTV camera cables, irons and other infrastructure on the Third Mainland Bridge.

📰 Source: Punch Nigeria