Lagos Taskforce Apprehends 84 Suspects Over Environmental Infractions In Agege

By Felix Kuyinu

The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested at 84 persons for violating environmental laws and indulging in breach of peace in Agege area of the state.

The agency, in the quest to reinforce public safety and eliminate criminal activity arrested the individuals who have been alleged of terrorizing residents in community as well as across the state.

Following complaints of security complaints and security intelligence gathering, the Taskforce team, on Friday, carried out an enforcement at criminal hotspots which include Railway corridor, Isale Oja, Oke koto, AP and other adjoining streets, where the presence of some undesirable elements were noticed.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said that the arrests of the suspects consisting of 82 male and 2 females will serve as deterrent to others who indulge in the criminal act.

While condemning the criminal activities carried out by the suspects in the area, the commissioner declared that the state has zero tolerance for disorderly conduct, saying they have all been interrogated and will be charged to court immediately to serve as a deterrent to others.

Wahab further reaffirmed that the ministry remains resolute in its mission to create a safe, serene, and habitable environment across the metropolis.