A suspected vandal has been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command Rapid Response Squad (RRS) for removing some AKT lights under Otedola Bridge, the statement released by the Police said.
According to the statement released by the Lagos State Police Command on 6th October 2023, which identified the suspected vandal as 20-year-old Gbolahan Olanrewaju, stated that “at about 2:00 a.m. yesterday, operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on patrol of Otedola Bridge arrested Gbolahan Olarewaju (20) for removing seven AKT Light illuminating the Underbridge”, the Police stated.
According to the Police, many of the AKT Light with 24-watt fitting bulbs were removed weeks ago. They were replaced a few days later to re-illuminate the Under Bridge.
Olanrewaju confessed that he removed the first fittings and also vandalized some of the facilities.
He added that he handed over the items to his friend to assist him in selling them.
The suspect has been charged in court.