Ogun: SWAT arrests 36-year-old man over railway vandalism, recovers 16 iron rods
Operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics, SWAT, unit of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 36-year-old man, Shobande Taofeek for alleged vandalism and theft of railway infrastructure in the state. The arrest led to the recovery of 16 railway iron rods and two gas cylinders used for cutting the tracks. The Police […] Ogun: SWAT arrests 36-year-old man over railway vandalism,…
The Ogun State Police Command's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit has apprehended a 36-year-old man named Shobande Taofeek for allegedly vandalizing and stealing railway infrastructure, according to a statement released on Sunday. This arrest resulted in the recovery of 16 railway iron rods and two gas cylinders that were utilized for cutting the tracks.
The police obtained intelligence about the vandalism occurring in the Arigbajo area of the state, prompting intensified surveillance and patrols on October 23, 2026. During this operation, Taofeek was apprehended and led the officers to an unfinished building where the stolen items were found as evidence, as revealed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Taofeek has admitted to involvement in similar offenses on three prior occasions. The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, reiterated the police command's dedication to safeguarding public assets and critical infrastructure, and bringing economic sabotage perpetrators to justice. He also encouraged residents to assist the police by sharing timely and reliable information.
The Ogun police are actively working on apprehending other suspects and recovering additional stolen property.
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