By Ajibola Adedoye
In a determined effort to rid the metropolis of environmental infractions, criminal elements and enhance public safety, the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit has arrested a total number of fifty-two (52) suspects comprising fifty one (51) males and one (1) female for various environmental offences.
Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, Director, Public Affairs Lagos State Taskforce who made this known in a statement issued to journalists revealed that this was carried out on Saturday, April 26, 2025 during a routine enforcement and clean-up operation in the state.
According to the statement; “The operation which commenced at approximately 12:35 a.m., was led by CSP Adetayo Akerele, Chairman of the Agency, and targeted key areas including Lekki, Ikoyi, Falomo Bridge, Eko Hotel, and Ligali Ayorinde. These areas had been flagged through numerous complaints and distress calls indicating the presence of street urchins, miscreants, hooligans, pickpockets, and other suspected criminals, especially during late hours.
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“With this development the Agency has successfully restored order and sanity to all locations visited” the
Director maintained.
Speaking on the outcome of the operation, CSP Akerele, Chairman Lagos State Taskforce, issued a stern warning to criminal elements, stressing that the Agency would not relent in its commitment to ensuring the environmental decorum and security of lives and property across the State.
In his words; “We will continue to sustain these enforcement exercises until every part of city is free from criminal activities,”
“Those who choose to engage in acts that threaten the serinity and security of resudents should desist immediately or face the full weight of the law.” he stressed.
According to Akerele, the exercise forms part of an ongoing strategy to conduct routine enforcement operations at least bi-weekly, aimed at gradually eliminating criminal activities and safeguarding law-abiding residents and businesses in the area. All suspects arrested during the operation will be charged to court accordingly.
The Lagos State Taskforce remains committed to ensuring a safer, cleaner, and more secure environment for all Lagosians.
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