By Peter Omopo
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible for vandalising sections of the Festac-Alakija Bridge, describing the incident as criminal and unacceptable.
The governor gave the directive following reports of damage to parts of the bridge, while assuring Lagos residents that the structure remains safe for use.
Sanwo-Olu said officials from the state’s Office of Infrastructure had inspected the bridge and confirmed that its structural integrity was not compromised.
“I have been informed by officials of the Office of Infrastructure who visited the bridge that the structural integrity of the bridge is intact and remedial work will be executed immediately to protect the columns,” he said.
The governor condemned the vandalism, warning that the state would not tolerate attacks on critical public infrastructure.
“Lagos will not tolerate any act of vandalism because it is barbaric and criminal,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
He vowed that anyone found responsible for the damage would face prosecution.
“Anyone who is found to be culpable in this horrendous, shameful and condemnable incident will surely face the law,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu stressed that vandalism of public infrastructure undermines the state’s development and places critical facilities at risk.
“Lagos has no place for such barbarism and acts of violence against our critical infrastructure and other facilities,” he added.
The governor also urged residents to remain vigilant and assist the government and security agencies by reporting suspicious activities around public infrastructure.
He said protecting government assets was a collective responsibility and called on residents to provide relevant information that could help prevent further vandalism across the state.
