Ogun State Police arrest man for railway infrastructure vandalism

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 36-year-old Shobande Taofeek for the alleged theft and vandalism of railway infrastructure in the Arigbajo axis.

Following intelligence reports, operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit conducted intensified surveillance and patrols, leading to the suspect's apprehension on October 23, 2026. During the operation, police recovered 16 railway iron rods and two gas cylinders from an uncompleted building.

Preliminary investigations suggest the suspect may have been involved in similar offenses on three previous occasions. State Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni stated that the command remains committed to protecting public assets and critical infrastructure.