Task Force Raids Oshodi, Arrests 88 In 2 Separate Operations

…Adetayo restates commitment to THEMES Plus Agenda

Two separate raids led by the Chairman of Lagos State Task Force, CSP Akintayo Akerele, has led to the arrest of 88 miscreants.

The Agency in a statement by its Director, Press & Public Affairs, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, said the operations were in continuation of efforts to rid the State of touts and Street urchins.

According to Gbadeyan, Lagosians had reported an alarming rise in criminal activities, particularly during rush hour, where hoodlums would lie in wait around the area to harass unsuspecting passersby and motorists.

As read in the statement, CSP Akerele also stressed the Agency’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of Lagos. The Chairman said: “We cannot allow these criminal elements to hold our people hostage in their own communities. He also said:

“The State Government remains steadfast in its resolve to protect lives and property. He added that the operation, which was met with widespread jubilation by concerned citizens and other passersby at Oshodi Oke bridge, is a testament to the Agency’s unwavering dedication to put an end to the ugly trend.

Adetayo assured residents and passers-by that “this exercise will be sustained in line with the Agency’s mandate as enshrined in the THEMES PLUS Agenda of the State to restore law and order across Lagos Metropolis.”

The Task Force chairman further disclosed that the Agency had carried out initial surveillance in the area where it was discovered that these miscreants make use of the pedestrian Bridges at Oshodi Bus Stop to spot their victims and waylay them.

He assured that the menace of street urchins “will soon become a thing of the past as, their activities will be completely grounded soonest” He also encouraged motorists and residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the Agency or the nearest police station.

“We remain on high alert and will continue to carry out surveillance and sting operations aimed at safeguarding the lives and property of motorists and residents along this axis and beyond.” He stated, adding that the suspected miscreants will be prosecuted accordingly.