Lagos Governor Assures Safety of Alakija Bridge After Vandalism Attempt

Lagos State Governor inspecting Alakija Bridge after an alleged vandalism attempt

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured residents that the Alakija Bridge remains safe and structurally sound following an alleged attempt by vandals to damage part of the bridge.

The governor disclosed this after inspecting the bridge earlier today, saying the incident had been brought under control and there was no cause for alarm.

According to him, the bridge remains safe and ready for use, while security agencies have moved to apprehend those responsible for the attempted vandalism.

Sanwo-Olu commended personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos State Task Force, Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps for their swift response in securing the area.

He disclosed that some of the suspects allegedly involved in the incident had already been arrested, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend others.

The governor warned individuals involved in the destruction or attempted destruction of public infrastructure across Lagos State, stressing that such acts would attract the full force of the law.

He also linked the development to the wider efforts to improve security and maintain infrastructure along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway corridor.

According to him, the ongoing clean-up operation along the corridor is already producing visible results and would be sustained.

Sanwo-Olu urged Lagos residents to take responsibility for protecting public infrastructure, noting that facilities such as bridges and roads belong to the people and are essential to the movement of residents and businesses across the state.

He assured Lagosians that the government would continue to work with security agencies to protect critical infrastructure and respond quickly to threats that could endanger public safety.

The incident comes amid growing concerns over the vandalism of public infrastructure in different parts of Lagos, with authorities increasingly relying on security agencies and community-based monitoring to protect government facilities.