By Olasunkanmi Akoni
LAGOS — Another bridge in Lagos has allegedly been vandalised, with a section of the concrete protection of an overhead bridge around Mile 12 reportedly excavated to expose reinforced iron rods, raising fresh concerns over the safety of critical public infrastructure in the state.
The development came barely after residents raised the alarm over the alleged vandalisation of the Alakija-Festac Link Bridge, where suspected scavengers were accused of breaking the concrete covering of some bridge pillars and removing iron reinforcements.
The latest incident, captured in a viral video, reportedly showed a suspected vandal caught in the act by vigilant residents, who expressed concern over the growing activities of scavengers targeting bridges and other public infrastructure for their iron components.
Residents urged relevant authorities to intervene immediately to prevent further damage, warning that continued vandalism could compromise public infrastructure and expose road users to danger.
