Ogun Police Arrest Shobande Taofeek for Railway Theft

On October 23, 2026, the Ogun State Police Command arrested 36-year-old Shobande Taofeek for alleged vandalism and theft of railway infrastructure in the Arigbajo area. The arrest was made by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit following intelligence reports regarding the theft of railway materials.

During the operation, police recovered 16 railway iron rods and two gas cylinders believed to have been stolen. Police Public Relations Officer Oluseyi Babaseyi stated that the SWAT operatives intensified surveillance and patrols in the area, leading to Taofeek's apprehension.

After his arrest, Taofeek reportedly led the operatives to an uncompleted building where the stolen items were found. Preliminary investigations revealed that he allegedly confessed to involvement in similar offenses on three previous occasions.

Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects connected to the crime and recover any additional stolen property.