LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps, LNSC, has apprehended a man accused of vandalising road light indicators on the newly rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge.
The arrest, which took place on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, was part of efforts to safeguard critical infrastructure in Nigeria’s bustling metropolis.
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on New Media, Gawat Jubril, announced the arrest of 46-year-old Friday Nwafor, who was caught with items identified as recently installed reflective lights from the bridge.
BREAKING NEWS: LNSC APPREHENDS ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE VANDAL ON 3rd MAINLAND BRIDGE
Tuesday, May 8th 2024, officers of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) apprehended a road infrastructure vandal who was vandalizing the newly constructed 3rd Mainland Bridge road… pic.twitter.com/e3tahPQffr
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) May 8, 2024
These reflective lights are crucial for enhancing night-time visibility and ensuring the safety of thousands of commuters who traverse the bridge daily.
Upon his arrest, Nwafor was taken into custody and handed over to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos Command, Adegoke Fayoade, for further investigation and legal action.
