In two separate operations on Tuesday, the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Enforcement Agency also called Taskforce crackdown on miscreants in Oshodi, area of the state.
“In a continued efforts to rid the State of the menace of MIscreants, touts and Street urchins, the Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 88 suspected miscreants and criminals in two separate operations,” Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, the task force spokesperson said in a statement.
“The operation, which was carried out around 3am and 4pm respectively today took place at Oshodi, Bolade and its environs was executed following a series of complaints lodged by concerned motorists, residents and passersby through the Agency’s feedback channels.
“These individuals 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.”
Speaking on the operation, the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele emphasised the agency’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Lagos. “We cannot allow these criminal elements to hold our people hostage in their own communities. The State Government remains steadfast in its resolve to protect lives and property.
This operation is a testament to our unwavering dedication to put an end to this ugly trend,” the Chairman stated.
“The Lagos State Taskforce efforts which was met with widespread jubilation by concerned citizens and other passersby at Oshodi Oke bridge who witnessed the operation, has assured residents, passersby 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.
“CSP Akerele 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 wailed on them.
He assured that all these will soon become a thing of the past as their activities will be completely grounded soonest.”
