Friday, November 28, 2025 - The Lagos State Police Command has arrested twenty-six (26) male suspects in connection with the possession of counterfeit currency and the production and sale of adulterated diesel to unsuspecting motorists at Eti-Osa, Lekki, Lagos.
The suspects were apprehended on November 27, 2025 at about
1.30pm in a joint operation with operatives of the Kick Against Indiscipline
(KAI), during which Nine Hundred and Fifty-One Thousand, Three Hundred Naira
(₦951,300) in counterfeit notes were recovered from their premises.
‘’Preliminary
investigations further revealed that Abubakar Rilean (40 years), Abubakar
Abdullahi (35 years), Adamu Ibrahim Jora (35 years), and Michael John (30
years) are involved in the production and distribution of adulterated engine
oil/diesel, popularly known as “rice and beans,” which they sold to
unsuspecting and innocent motorists. Additionally, Ichapi Moses (30 years) and
Samson Adike (28 years) have been identified as the suppliers of these
adulterated petroleum products to the area.''
Confirming the arrest to newsmen, the state Commissioner of
Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, warned all malicious individuals and criminally
minded persons across the state to desist from all forms of criminal activity,
as the Command is intensifying efforts and closing in strongly on
perpetrators.
‘’Anyone
found engaging in acts capable of endangering public peace, damaging vehicles,
or threatening economic stability will face the full weight of the law.'' he
said
CP Jimoh reassured residents that the Command remains firmly
on top of the security situation in Lagos. He emphasises that the state is safe
and there is no room for criminals or their unlawful activities. The safety and
well-being of all residents remain the Command’s top priority.
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