Lagos Task Force Arrests 277 Suspected Criminals In One Week
As part of the effort to rid Lagos of criminal elements and restore public order, the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit has arrested 277 suspects during a week-long crackdown across key areas of the state.
The sweeping operation, led by the Chairman of the Task Force, CSP Adetayo Akerele, targeted criminal enclaves and areas notorious for environmental infractions.
It commenced in the early hours of each day, starting as early as 1:30 a.m., and covered several high-risk locations including Victoria Island, Osborne Road, Chevron, Obalende, Ikoyi, Lekki Phase 1 and 2, Falomo Bridge, Law School, Oniru Beach, and railway corridors in Agege, among others.
The operation, which was prompted by security intelligence and public complaints, focused on flushing out street urchins, hooligans, pickpockets, and other individuals engaged in criminal activities.
According to Akerele, through a statement on Sunday by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, the 277 suspects apprehended have all been charged to court in line with the state’s legal provisions.
“Those who choose to undermine the peace and security of our communities must desist or be prepared to face the full weight of the law. We will not relent in our efforts to ensure a safer and cleaner Lagos,” Akerele stated.
He added that the operation is part of a larger, ongoing initiative that includes routine enforcement activities aimed at dismantling black spots, illegal settlements, and criminal hideouts across the state.
Lagos Task Force Arrests 277 Suspected Criminals In One Week is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
