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Lagos police nab suspected wire mesh fence vandal

The state’s police spokesperson said the nabbed suspect will be prosecuted.

• April 28, 2024
SP Benjamin Hundeyin
SP Benjamin Hundeyin

Operatives of the Lagos state police command have arrested a suspected wire mesh fence vandal caught in the act.

The command’s public relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on his official X handle on Sunday.

According to Mr Hundeyin, officers from the Ilupeju Division intercepted a 44-year-old suspect, identified as Tosin Kumoliga, at midnight in the Cappa area.

He wrote, “At about 12:25 a.m., patrol officers from Ilupeju Division intercepted 44-year-old Tosin Kumoliga along Cappa area vandalizing wire mesh fences.”

The state’s police spokesperson said the nabbed suspect will be prosecuted.

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