Authorities in Lagos State have arrested six individuals for allegedly damaging a government barricade at the Obalende Roundabout, a major traffic junction in the city.
Those taken into custody include Matthew Yohana, 19; Jinadu Aliyu, 33; Yohanna Adamu, 29; Ayuba James, 25; Umoru John, 19; and Yakubu Ali, 25.
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On Saturday, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, addressed the arrests in a statement on X. He said, “All arrested individuals will be prosecuted in line with the relevant extant law of the state. We will not allow criminality or lawlessness to undermine public safety or the environment in Lagos State.”
The arrests follow a series of recent enforcement actions by the state government aimed at curbing vandalism and maintaining public order.
Femi Otedola Reveals How He Knew Mr Eazi Was Destined for Temi
Nigerian billionaire and writer Femi Otedola captured the attention of wedding guests with a touching speech during the marriage celebration of his daughter, Temi Otedola, and singer Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi.
In a clip from the reception, which has since gone viral, Otedola reflected on the very first meeting he had with his future son-in-law back in 2017. He confessed that his initial reaction was mixed, even joking about Mr Eazi’s dreadlocks at the time. However, he said a powerful inner conviction told him the young man was the one for his daughter.
