Fear In Orile-Agege As Awawa Boys Lay Siege On Residents, Repelled By Lagos Taskforce

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Residents of Agbotikuyo, Orile-Agege and environ woke up Monday morning to the siege of the dreaded Awawa Boys as they went around brandishing dangerous weapons and vandalizing lock up shops and anything in sight.

Responding to a distress call as always, task force operatives under the orders of the chairman, CSP SAHEED OLAYINKA EGBEYEMI, stormed the scene and promptly repelled and and dislodged the miscreants, as they hurriedly scampered to oblivion.

An eye witness who craved anonymity, confirmed that, the hoodlums in their usual way, were out to disposses people of their valuables but were undone by the swift response of the task force men who we should be thanking for still standing in the wake of the current lull in the police occasioned by the EndSars effects on the force.

We are in such a critical period now as the year ends and we are in dire need of readymade, proactive responses and alertness as exemplified by the task force men here today, to suppress dare devil and criminal minded persons who are oiling their criminal machinery for the yuletide

Lagos Taskforce Refutes Allegation of Sexual Advances By Motorist | AgegePulse Magazine

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has refuted the allegation of sexual advances against its purported Commander as reported in the Punch Newspaper of Sunday, November 22, 2020, with the caption "Taskforce Commander Made Sexual Advances At Me - DIDI EKANEM".

According to a statement issued today by the Agency, preliminary investigation revealed that the claimant and owner of a Venza car with the registration APP 775 GJ was arrested for driving against traffic (one-way) around Lekki - Ajah expressway by an enforcement team of the Agency led by DSP Kayode Popoola on Wednesday, 18th of November, 2020.

The investigation revealed further that the vehicle was impounded and brought to the Agency's car park at Alausa, Ikeja, adding that DSP Popoola, who is not the 'Commander' of the Agency, however, unlawfully negotiated with the motorist and collected the sum of N100,000 via bank transfer to his personal account before the vehicle was eventually released to the owner (Didi Ekanem).

The release stated further that the leader and members of the enforcement team have since been arrested and queried by the Chairman CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, pending their transfer to the Lagos Police Command for further disciplinary actions.

The Agency, therefore, warned the general public, particularly private car owners and motorcycle operators, to desist from driving against traffic (one-way) or bribe anyone to effect the release of their impounded vehicles, as both the giver and receiver are culpable in Law.

While maintaining that it is only a Law Court that can order the release of an impounded vehicle or payment of necessary fine into specified government accounts, it urged the citizenry to always report any corrupt officer, who solicits for a bribe, to the authorities for disciplinary actions.

Lagos TaskForce Recovers Stolen Goats From Abandoned Vehicle

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The Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) today recovered four suspected stolen goats with covered mouths inside a vehicle abandoned by the occupants for contravening Lagos traffic law at Ikorodu.

According to the Enforcement Team leader DSP Anthony Abutu who recovered the goats, the team was on a security monitoring operation in Ikorodu axis when they intercepted a Blue Toyota Camry (AAA 743 EZ) driving on the BRT corridor, adding that the driver and his colleague immediately abandoned the vehicle on the road and ran away.

He said the action of the two men raised suspicion among the team which led to a thorough search of the vehicle and four goats with covered mouths and food items were recovered from the booth of the car, indicating that the goats and other items in the car were stolen.

In this regard, the Agency has called on members of the public, particularly those residing around Ikorodu axis whose goats are missing or suspected stolen to report the Agency at Bolade, Oshodi for collection of the recovered loot.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has distributed new sets of kits to all Nigeria Police Officers attached to the Agency, in a bid to boost the morale and commitment of the officers.

The newly kits distributed include new sets of uniforms (Camouflage and black), berets, shoulder badges and crests.

Lagos Task force Debunks Report On Seized Vehicles

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The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) has debunked an online report alleging that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has directed the Agency to return all seized vehicles in their custody to their respective owners in the State.

A release issued by the Office of the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, refuted the claim that the decision was a follow up to a memo he sent to the Governor seeking for his approval to auction all seized vehicles in order to create space for new ones.

Egbeyemi maintained that he was not aware of the purported memo neither did he receive any directive to release impounded vehicles from the Governor, adding that it is irresponsible and mischievous for any individual to insinuate that Governor Sanwo-Olu will give such order.

According to him, “Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is conscious of the provisions contained in the 2018 amended Traffic Law as it relates to the duties of the Taskforce and will never make pronouncements contrary to the provisions of the law”.

While noting that Transportation and Traffic Management play prominent roles in the present administration's T.H.E.M.E.S agenda, the Chairman recalled that the Governor had on numerous platforms stated unequivocally that “should members of his family or cabinet run foul or violate the traffic laws, they shall equally face the consequences of such acts”.

Egbeyemi, therefore, implored the general public, particularly owners of such impounded vehicles, to ignore and disregard the fake news designed to confuse and mislead them into not complying with 'Court Order' on such vehicles in the custody of the Agency.

BLACK SPOTS: LAGOS TASK FORCE NABS 71 MISCREANTS IN OSHODI

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The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force have arrested another 71 miscreants around railway-line in Oshodi as part of efforts to rid the State of all criminal elements, especially those operating at notorious blackspots across the metropolis.

The Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, who led the enforcement team in an early morning raid, stated that the crackdown is in line with the determination of the Task Force to curtail the activities of hoodlums who rob unsuspecting members of the public.

He disclosed that some of those arrested were in possession of suspected illegal substances (Indian hemp) and other dangerous drugs such as Codeine, Skunk and Tramadol.

The Chairman reiterated that all identified blackspots across the State would be continuously raided and arrested suspects would be fully prosecuted if found guilty, stressing that the present administration has zero-tolerance for all forms of crimes and criminality.

According to CSP Egbeyemi, "Lagos State is the most populous in Nigeria as well as its economic heartbeat. As such, the State government is committed to providing a conducive environment for both local and foreign investors”.

He, however, revealed that while 13 of all the arrested 71 suspects were released after a thoroughly screening by the Chairman. The only underage male among them was transferred to the Lagos State Correctional Centre for proper rehabilitation.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP Zubairu Muazu has directed that the raid must be a continuous exercise in line with the State's policy aimed at eradicating activities of miscreants and cultists disturbing innocent residents.

An underage boy (Hamed Gilani) who was referred to Lagos State Correctional Centre disclosed that he ran to Lagos from one of the neighbouring State after his parents separated their ways (divorced).

Accoding to Hamed Gilani (11yrs)"I ran errand for those bigger miscreants and i was lured to be smoking Indian hemp when i started sleeping among them under the bridge at Oshodi"

Another arrested miscreant (Suraju Ademola) confessed to have been sleeping along railway line under the Oshodi bridge for over 7 months.

He confessed further to be part of those criminals who attacked and robbed innocent members of the public of their valuables on Oshodi bridge both early morning and night.

SECURITY : LAGOS TASK FORCE RAIDS IKEJA CBD

...Arrests Miscreants, Illegal Street Traders


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Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) over the weekend raided all streets within Central Business District including surroundings of the 'African Shrine', Alausa, Ikeja.

The Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi said the enforcement operations became imperative following complaints from members of the public about the criminal activities of miscreants and environmental nuisance of illegal street traders around the Shrine.

Egbeyemi disclosed that 28 miscreants and 15 illegal street traders were arrested at various locations around Alausa, hinting that the raid was also initiated due to the nefarious acts within the vicinity of the African Shrine which presented a negative image to tourists and Lagosians as a whole.

According to the Chairman, "The night enforcement operation was carried out on all roads around African Shrine where sales of hard drugs like Tramadol, Codeine, Skunk, Weed, Illegal Mixed Liquor, Assorted Food and all sorts of consumable and non-consumable items are freely sold on the streets in defiance of security agencies and government authority”.

CSP Egbeyemi maintained that the enforcement operations will be a continuous exercise in line with the vision of the present administration to rid the entire State of street urchins and criminals.

"The Lagos State Government has vowed to sustain the security onslaught on all areas identified as criminal hideouts and hard drug outlets across the State, especially within the metropolis,” Egbeyemi said.

One of the arrested miscreants (Tunde Babalola) who was caught with a bag of substance suspected to be Indian hemp confirmed that he has been selling hard drugs for eight years, particularly around 'African Shrine' at Ikeja.

He confirmed further that dealing in hard drugs is a lucrative business, saying he realised an average profit between N60,000 and N100,000 weekly from customers around Obalende, Akala, Mushin, Bariga and Ikeja.

Another arrested trader who simply identified herself as Mrs. Abike Adeyemi disclosed that she paid N1,900 every week to a representative of Ikeja Local Government from the sales of 'Skuchies' and 'Hot drinks' around the ‘African Shrine’.

The Task Force Chairman has confirmed that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Zubairu Muazu has directed that all those arrested be immediately prosecuted.


Adebayo Taofiq  (Assistant Director)
Head, Public Affairs Unit
Lagos State Task Force.

Lagos Taskforce intercepts truck with 123 men, 48 bikes

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Lagos State Environment Sanitation and Special Offenses Taskforce on Friday intercepted a truck laden with 48 motorcycles and 123 men coming from Jigawa State.

The truck was seized, following a tip off by members of the public who raised security concern about the manner with which the occupants of the truck conducted themselves.

After the interception, the truck and its occupants were moved to the office of the Taskforce in Oshodi for interrogation.

Chairman of Lagos State Taskforce, Mr Yinka Egbeyemi, said the trailer was accosted in the wee hours on Friday, after a security alert from the public. He said his team swiftly responded to the information, which led to the seizure of the truck and its occupants at Agege area of Lagos.

He said: “While my team was on operation, we got information from the public that some people had entered into Lagos in trailer loaded with over 300 people. We swiftly responded to the alert and trailed the truck from Berger area to Agege. We eventually intercepted the truck which carried no few than 123 men and 48 motorcycles.

“We have interrogated most of the truck’s occupants; from the information we gathered, some of them said they were coming from Jigawa State, with 48 of them claiming to own seized motorcycles. The rest of them said they came to Lagos in search of greener pasture.”

Egbeyemi said the Lagos Police Command had directed that a fact-finding panel be constituted to profile the detained occupants of the truck, but he added that nothing incriminating was found on them apart from the motorcycles.

One of the detained occupants, Shuaibu Haruna, said he left Jigawa State to work in Lagos with his motorcycle. He claimed to have a wife and a son, but said he needed to double his income to cater for his family.

Haruna said he intended to stay in Isolo area to which he had already paid N7,000 as accommodation fee.

Another occupant, Mohammed Ibrahim, said he left his base in the Northern part of the country to keep himself busy after finishing his farm work. He said he was going to Badagry to join his brother.