Sanwo-Olu orders manhunt for Festac-Alakija Bridge vandals

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered security agencies to track down and prosecute those responsible for vandalising the Festac-Alakija Bridge, describing the act as a criminal assault on critical public infrastructure.

Reacting to the incident on Friday, the governor condemned the destruction in strong terms, warning that the state would not tolerate acts of vandalism capable of endangering lives and undermining public investments.

“Lagos will not tolerate any act of vandalism because it is barbaric and criminal,” Sanwo-Olu declared.

The governor disclosed that officials from the Office of Infrastructure had carried out an immediate assessment of the damaged bridge and confirmed that its structural integrity remains intact despite the attack.

According to him, emergency remedial works will commence immediately to protect the affected bridge columns and prevent further deterioration.

Sanwo-Olu assured residents that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law, stressing that attacks on public assets constitute serious criminal offences.

He described the vandalism as “horrendous, shameful and condemnable,” insisting that Lagos has no place for violence against critical infrastructure.

The governor also appealed to residents to remain vigilant and work with security agencies by safeguarding public facilities and reporting suspicious activities capable of threatening the state’s infrastructure.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting public assets and ensuring that investments in roads, bridges and other essential infrastructure continue to serve Lagosians safely and efficiently.