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By Felix Kuyinu No fewer than 25 persons have been arrested along Lekki-Epe Expressway for alleged traffic robbery and other suspected criminal activities. The arrests were made following a comprehensive operation at the scene by the state’s Taskforce team to curtaii criminal activities against motorists and other road users. Reports have it that the operation […]
By Mohammed Adekola The Lagos State Taskforce has strongly advised residents to cease using motorcycle taxis, known as ‘Okada’ riders, due to significant safety and security concerns. The agency highlighted that Okada operations present considerable risks to passengers and jeopardize overall community security. They noted that these motorcycles are frequently used by criminals […]
By Mohammed Adekola Lagos State Taskforce-led by CSP Shola Jejeloye has served a removal notice to squatters and occupants of shanties and illegal structures at Alabarago in Ojo Local Government Area of the State, directing them to vacate the area immediately. Recall that on the 19th of May 2022, the taskforce had served illegal […]
By Rasaq Adebayo The Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered the State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit to stop demolition of houses in the Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State with immediate effect. The decision of the House followed a ‘Matter of Urgent Public Importance’ raised by Hon. Sanni Okanlawon, who told […]
N55,000 Extortion: Lagos Taskforce Denies Allegation, Says It Has No Office In Okota The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offenses Unit (TASKFORCE) has denied the allegation of extorting from a citizen the sum of N55,000. In a statement by the Director, Press and Public Affairs of the unit, Mr. Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, the taskforce stated that […]
By ECHONEWS The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offenses (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) Monday, said it has obtained a Court Order authorizing it to publicly auction 88 vehicles arrested for driving against traffic at different parts of the State. Chairman of the unit, CSP Shola Jejeloye, disclosed that the vehicles to be auctioned by the government […]
Taskforce, Okada riders clash in Oshodi By Abolaji Adebayo and Edith Igbokwe The arrested Okada riders Officials of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enfircement) Unit (Taskforce) were attacked by commercial motorcyclists known as Okada riders at Igbehinadun Street, Oshodi on Wednesday. A statement by the Head, Public Affairs Unit of the Agency Taofiq […]
5 police officers arrested in connection with killing in Oshodi By Abolaji Adebayo Five police officers have been arrested in connection with the shooting that led to the death of one 27 years old Maliki Mohammed in Oshodi area of Lagos State on Friday. Two other persons were reported to be injured in […]