The Lagos State Taskforce in an early morning raid of Oshodi and environs where hoodlums have been reported to be engaging in different forms of nefarious activities raised concern from the residents and commuters.
The Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye led the extensive raid that lasted over three hours due to the level of resistance from the suspected miscreants which harmful and dangerous weapons were recovered from them.
“We recovered harmful weapons and suspected hard drugs from these suspected miscreants during the raid across Bolade Junction, Mosafejo, Oshodi Bridge, Oshodi Under Bridge, Brown Street, Railway Track and the BRT Corridors. One of the suspects even injured one of our officers while being arrested in an attempt to escape but he was apprehended before he took to his heels, ” he said.
The Chairman said it was the agency’s planned actions for the year 2024 to make Lagos state a safe place for residents,
“Residents of the State should be able to go about their business at any time of the day without fear of attack”, Jejeloye stated.
He disclosed that 63 suspected miscreants were arrested in the raid and after proper profiling, they will be charged in court.
“I urge all well-meaning Lagosians to report any suspicious activity to the Agency or the nearest Police Station to nip it in the bud.
“The safety of our environment is a collective responsibility and all hands must be on deck to ensure that the THEMES Plus Agenda of the State Government is not undermined by sinister forces”, Jejeloye said
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