Police Arrest Suspect over Railway Vandalism in Ogun, Recover 16 Iron Rods

Police in Ogun State arrested 36-year-old Shobande Taofeek on suspicion of vandalising and stealing railway infrastructure in Arigbajo. Officers recovered 16 railway iron rods and two gas cylinders from an unfinished building where the suspect led them. Preliminary investigations indicate he allegedly admitted to similar offences on three previous occasions; inquiries continue to identify possible accomplices and recover other stolen property. Police Commissioner Bode Ojajuni reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting public infrastructure and urged residents to share credible information with law enforcement.