Wednesday, November 27, 2024 -Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce) have arrested 53 suspected criminals in the Gowon Estate area of the state.
Chairman of the Taskforce, Adetayo Akerele, made this known in a
statement on Tuesday in Lagos.
Akerele stated that the agency carried out the operation to enhance
safety, security of lives, property, and environmental decorum in the area.
“The agency apprehended drug peddlers, addicts, miscreants, street
urchins, illegal street traders, and people involved in shady business
dealings.
“We found several mixes of different illicit drugs and narcotics,
suspected to be Indian hemp, codeine syrup, colorado, and several others that
are not good or worthy of human consumption,” he said.
According to him, the operation marks a critical step toward securing
relief for residents around Gowon Estate, Ipaja, Egbeda, Idimu, and its
environs, who have been affected by the activities of these suspected
criminals.
“Residents have endured trauma and safety risks due to the presence of
these unauthorized and wayward squatters.
“The task force remains fully committed to safeguarding all residents,
and we will continue our efforts to rid the metropolis of individuals who prey
on law-abiding citizens,” he said.
The chairman also reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to systematically
monitor other criminal hideouts, black spots, and abandoned buildings or
properties not in active use.
He added that the 53 suspects apprehended for unlawfully engaging in
selling and smoking narcotics, drug peddling, and street trading would be
promptly charged in court.
Akerele urged residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious
activities through the “See Something, Say Something” initiative, as public
cooperation remains vital to keeping the city safe, peaceful and livable.
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