Ogun: SWAT arrests 36-year-old man over railway vandalism, recovers 16 iron rods

On October 25, 2026, operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit of the Ogun State Police Command arrested a 36-year-old man named Shobande Taofeek in the Arigbajo area of Ogun State. The arrest was made following intelligence reports regarding the vandalism and theft of railway materials in the vicinity.

During the operation, the police recovered 16 iron rods and other items believed to be connected to the alleged vandalism. The authorities have not disclosed the exact circumstances surrounding the theft, but the police emphasized their commitment to tackling infrastructure vandalism in the state. The current situation remains under investigation as police continue to gather evidence related to the case.

Reported by Daily Post, The Nation, Nigerian Tribune, Vanguard, Punch.