By Olawale Olayinka, Abeokuta
Operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 36-year-old man, Shobande Taofeek, over the alleged vandalisation and theft of railway infrastructure in the Arigbajo axis of the state.
The operation led to the recovery of 16 railway iron rods and two gas cylinders suspected to have been stolen.
According to a statement issued on Sunday, October 25, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babas e yi, the arrest followed intelligence reports on the vandalisation and theft of railway materials in the area.
The statement disclosed that on October 23, 2026, SWAT operatives intensified surveillance and patrols around the affected area, leading to the arrest of the suspect.
Following his arrest, the suspect reportedly led the operatives to an uncompleted building where the suspected stolen items were recovered as exhibits.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect allegedly confessed to participating in similar offences on three previous occasions.
The police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other suspects believed to be connected with the crime and recover additional stolen property.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting public assets, safeguarding critical infrastructure and ensuring that perpetrators of economic sabotage are brought to justice.
He also urged residents to support the police by providing timely and credible information that could assist in preventing crime and promoting safety across the state.
The command assured members of the public that it would sustain its efforts to combat vandalism and other criminal activities threatening public infrastructure in Ogun State.
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