168 solar streetlights stolen on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Longbridge

168 solar-powered streetlights installed along the Longbridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have been stolen by suspected vandals, according to findings by PUNCH Metro. The lights, installed in 2025 along a five-kilometre-long bridge, were meant to improve safety for motorists, particularly at night. Observations revealed that the lights began disappearing gradually after installation, with about 168 solar-powered streetlights removed from various points on the bridge.

The suspects appeared to have carefully dismantled the lights, loosening screws and nuts before removing them. Motorists and business owners expressed concern that the theft has returned the busy route to darkness, increasing the risks of criminal attacks, especially given the bridge's reputation for attacks on motorists.

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