The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man, identified as Shobande Taofeek, over alleged vandalism and theft of railway infrastructure in the Arigbajo area of the state.
The arrest, which took place on October 23, 2026, followed intelligence reports about the alleged destruction and theft of railway materials in the area.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, stating that operatives of the command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit apprehended the suspect after intensifying surveillance and patrols.
According to the police, 16 railway iron rods and two gas cylinders suspected to have been stolen were recovered from an uncompleted building after the suspect reportedly led operatives to the location.
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The police further stated that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly confessed to participating in similar offences on three previous occasions.
The command said efforts were ongoing to arrest other suspects linked to the alleged crime and recover additional stolen property.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting public assets and critical infrastructure, warning that those responsible for economic sabotage would be brought to justice.
He also urged residents to provide credible and timely information to assist the police in preventing crime and improving security across the state.
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