Operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested Shobande Taofeek aged 36 over the alleged vandalism and theft of railway infrastructure along the Arigbajo axis of Ogun State.
The operation recovered 16 railway iron rods and two gas cylinders.
A statement by the Command Spokesman Oluseyi Babaseyi said the Command arrested the suspect following intelligence on the vandalism and theft of railway materials.
He said ‘On 23 October 2026 SWAT operatives intensified surveillance and patrols in the affected area leading to the suspect’s arrest. He later led the operatives to an unfinished building where they recovered the stolen items as exhibits.
‘Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect allegedly confessed to involvement in similar offences on three previous occasions. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects connected with the crime and recover any additional stolen property.’
He said the Commissioner of Police in the State Bode Ojajuni has reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting public assets safeguarding critical infrastructure and bringing perpetrators of economic sabotage to justice.
He however urged residents to cooperate with the police by providing timely credible information to support crime prevention and ensure safer communities across Ogun State.