168 solar streetlights stolen on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Longbridge
Suspected vandals have stolen 168 solar streetlights from the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Longbridge, raising safety concerns for motorists. Learn more about t Read More: https://punchng.com/168-solar-streetlights-stolen-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway-longbridge/
168 solar-powered streetlights installed along the Longbridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway were stolen by vandals, according to PUNCH Metro. The lights, installed in 2025, were intended to improve safety for motorists, particularly at night. However, the theft has returned the route to darkness and heightened risks for road users.
Witnesses noticed the lights being removed gradually over several months, with some poles left partially dismantled. Motorists and business owners expressed concern over the increased danger posed by the removal of the streetlights, especially given the bridge's history of criminal attacks. Police have confirmed the arrests of some vandals and are taking steps to prevent further thefts.
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