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 vandalism and theft of railway infrastructure in the Arigbajo area of the state.
The arrest was disclosed in a press release issued on Sunday, October 25, 2026, by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi.
The police said the operation, conducted on October 23, followed intelligence reports about the vandalism and theft of railway materials in the area, leading to the recovery of 16 railway iron rods and two gas cylinders.
According to the statement, the suspect was arrested after SWAT operatives intensified surveillance and patrols in the affected area. He subsequently led the officers to an uncompleted building where the suspected stolen items were recovered.
The police added that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect had allegedly confessed to participating in similar offences on three previous occasions. Efforts are ongoing to arrest other suspects linked to the alleged crime and recover additional stolen property.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting public assets, securing critical infrastructure and bringing those responsible for economic sabotage to justice.
He also urged residents to provide timely and credible information to assist the police in preventing crime and maintaining security across the state.
