A viral video revealed extensive damage to a bridge linking Alakija and FESTAC in Lagos, Nigeria — scavengers had broken into the concrete pillars and stripped out the steel reinforcement bars holding the structure together. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an investigation, and 27 suspects have been arrested.
In this video, we break down:
– What happened at the Alakija-FESTAC bridge
– Why scrap metal theft has become a major problem across Nigeria
– The economic drivers behind the scrap metal trade
– The $200 million Nigeria loses annually to infrastructure vandalism, per the Nigerian Society of Engineers
– Past cases, including damage to the historic Niger Bridge
– What authorities are doing to stop it and protect public safety
This is a real and dangerous problem — vandalized bridges put commuters and motorists directly at risk. We’re covering the facts as reported by Nigerian authorities and news outlets.
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