Six Arrested in Lagos for Vandalising Obalende Barricade
Lagos State authorities have arrested six men for vandalising a government barricade at Obalende Roundabout, one of the city’s busiest traffic points. The suspects were identified as Matthew Yohana (19), Jinadu Aliyu (33), Yohanna Adamu (29), Ayuba James (25), Umoru John (19), and Yakubu Ali (25). Confirming the arrests in a statement on X, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the culprits would face prosecution in line with state laws. “All arrested individuals will be prosecuted in line with the relevant extant law of the state. We will not allow criminality or lawlessness to undermine public safety or the environment in Lagos State,” Wahab said. The crackdown comes amid heightened enforcement efforts to curb vandalism and maintain order in the state. Earlier this year, several young people were arrested in Ojota and Ikeja […]