The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos State have arrested suspected street light thief, Mr. Gbolahan Olanrewaju for stealing AKT light under the bridge.
According to the information on the X page of rrslagos767, the suspect was arrested around 2:00am on Friday by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad on a patrol of Otedeola Bridge.
It was disclosed in the statement that the lighting infrastructure, which was stolen, was installed a few days ago after they had been stolen some weeks back.
The RRS, however, said that the suspect, Gbolahan Olanrewaju, who confessed to the allegation of stealing, has been charged to court.
“Around 2:00 a.m. Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (@rrslagos767 l) on patrol of Otedola Bridge arrested Gbolahan Olarewaju (20) for removing seven AKT Light illuminating the Under bridge.
“Many of the AKT Light with 24 watt fitting bulbs was removed weeks ago.
“They were replaced a few days later to re-illuminate the Under Bridge.
“Olanrewaju confessed that he removed the first fittings and also vandalized some of the facilities.
“He added that he handed over the items to his friend to assist him in selling them.
“He has been charged to court.”
By Adekunle Adegboyega
