Iron railings on Iponri bridge replaced with concrete
Speaking to The Record, construction worker, Rafiu Omoola, said the new concrete railings are far stronger and more durable than the old iron ones, which were often stolen by local youths.
The state government is replacing the iron railings on Iponri Bridge with concrete guardrails due to ongoing problems with vandalism and theft.
Speaking to The Record, construction worker, Rafiu Omoola, said the new concrete railings are far stronger and more durable than the old iron ones, which were often stolen by local youths.
"The area boys used to steal the iron railings and sell them, but they won’t be able to do that with these concrete ones,” he said. “They’re much tougher, and these railings will last a lifetime."
Mr. Lateef Adelabu, 45, a mechanic who works under the bridge, confirmed the persistent theft. He said the thieves typically strike late at night.
"I work here, leave for home, and return in the morning,” he said. “I don’t stay here overnight, so I haven’t seen them, but they come when I’m already at home."
Miracle Pius, a receptionist at i-fitness Gym, said this was the first time she’d heard about the issue but that wasn’t shocked.
"It’s obviously wrong to steal som…
