By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected telecommunication vandals and recovered a truckload of suspected stolen iron rods in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state.
The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, 22 August, 2026 by its Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, explaining that the arrests were made as part of intensified efforts to curb vandalism and theft of critical infrastructure across Lagos State.
According to the statement, the suspects, identified as Mohammed Shaibu, 26; Musa Zakari, 29; Abdullahi Bala, 22; Salisu Musa, 18; and Yahuza Bala, 20, were allegedly caught stealing iron poles meant for the construction of telecommunication masts.
The police explained that the suspects were subsequently apprehended while conveying the suspected stolen iron rods in a truck, adding that they are currently in police custody, with the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, for further investigation.
“Discreet investigation is ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects and unravel the full extent of their activities,” the statement read.
The command also acknowledged the support of the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, stating that the robust synergy and cooperation between both agencies contributed significantly to the successful operation and arrest of the suspects.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, reiterated the command’s resolve to protect critical infrastructure and bring perpetrators of vandalism to justice, while urging residents to promptly provide credible information on suspicious activities within their communities.
The police thereafter listed the following emergency lines for members of the public to report emergencies and suspicious activities: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), and 09168630929.
